Petrus van Schendel
Petrus van Schendel (born April 21, 1806 in Terheijden ( Noord-Brabant ), † December 28, 1870 in Brussels ) was a Belgian painter and etcher .
Fishmonger. Evening Market (1843) Old National Gallery Berlin
He was the son of Gijsbertus von Schendel and Geertruida Brox. From 1822 to 1828 he studied at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts. Van Schendel was married three times:
- On July 23, 1830, he married Elizabeth Catherine, with whom he had thirteen children.
- On April 30, 1851, he married Johanna Eyrond and they had two children.
- On February 16, 1854, he married Isabelle von Welder, the widow of Sylvester Nique.
In addition to portraits , landscapes and seascapes , he mainly painted biblical and genre scenes . He became known for his market scenes, but was also a successful portrait painter. One of his greatest successes was the painting "Nativity" (created 1858–1860), which was exhibited in London.
From 1834 van Schendel was a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schendel, Petrus van |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian painter and etcher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 21, 1806 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Terheijden , North Brabant |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 28, 1870 |
| Place of death | Brussels |