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Born: 1620
City and Country of Origin: Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Painting School: Baroque
Art Training: Family
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Major Works: "Maas At Dordrecht"
Aelbert Cuyp Biography: Cuyp ws born into a property owning family of Dutch painters. He furthered his affluence by marrying a wealthy widow. His subject matter ranged from landscapes to portriture. The subjects of his landscapes were usually idyllic bucolic scenes of rivers and wetlands with sun-drenched skies and grazing cattle. It was also not uncommon for his subject matter to be sailing vessels. He lived his entire life in Dordrecht.
Died: 1691