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Cornelis de Vos (artist)

Nationality
Flemish
Birth/Death
1584–1651

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Cornelis de Vos was a Flemish painter and art dealer during the late-16th and early-17th centuries. He was best known for his painted portraits of children and families. He often collaborated with other artists. His sister Margaretha was married to artist Frans Snyders. De Vos was one of many artists who collaborated with Peter Paul Rubens on the decorations for Torre de la Parada, a hunting pavilion owned by King Philip IV of Spain.

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Cornelis de Vos (1584 - 9 May 1651) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and art dealer. He was one of the leading portrait painters in Antwerp and is best known for his sensitive portraits, in particular of children and families. He was also successful in other genres including history, religious and genre painting. He was a regular collaborator with Rubens.