Pieter Claesz

Dutch painter and printmaker

Pieter Claesz was a Dutch painter and printmaker who was active in the 17th century. He is known for his still-life paintings and prints, which often featured everyday objects and scenes. Claesz was a prominent figure in the Dutch Golden Age of painting and was particularly known for his use of chiaroscuro, a painting technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth. He was...