Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp
Dutch painter (1612-1652)
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Summary
Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp was born on January 1, 1612[1], in Dordrecht[2]. He died on August 28, 1652[3], in Dordrecht[4]. He worked as a painter[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Gerrit Gerritsz Cuyp[7]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[8]
- Notable work: Joseph interpreting the dreams of the baker and the butler[9], The entombment[10], Interior of a peasant hut[11], Adoration of the Shepherds[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp[14]
- Family name: Cuyp[15]
- Given name: Benjamin[16]
- Commons gallery: Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp[17]
- Work location: Dordrecht[18], The Hague[19]
- Described by source: The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[23]
- Commons Creator page: Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp[24]
- Name in native language: Benjamin Gerritszoon Cuyp[25]
- Sibling: Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27]
- Has works in the collection: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[28], Museo del Prado[29], Nationalmuseum[30], Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille[31], Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp[32], M Leuven[33], Dordrechts Museum[34], Hessen Kassel Heritage[35], Museum Catharijneconvent[36], Rijksmuseum[37], Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes[38], Hermitage Museum[39], Indianapolis Museum of Art[40], Museum of Fine Arts, Houston[41]
Why It Matters
Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp born?
Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp was born in Dordrecht[2].
Where did Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp die?
Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp passed away in Dordrecht[4].
Who were Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp's parents?
Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp's father was Gerrit Gerritsz Cuyp[7].
What did Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp do for work?
Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp worked as a painter[5].