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Gaius Maecenas (70 BC–8 BC) supports declining fine arts by Gerard de Lairesse

Gaius Maecenas (70 BC–8 BC) supports declining fine arts

Gerard de Lairesse · 1660

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Artist
Gerard de Lairesse
Date
1660
Location
National Museum in Warsaw
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Gerard de Lairesse

Gerard de Lairesse, the 'Dutch Poussin,' transitioned from Rembrandt's influence to a grand Baroque style, becoming a leading art theorist despite blindness.

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