When did Petrus van Schendel live?

Petrus van Schendel lived from 1806 to 1870.

What movement was Petrus van Schendel part of?

Petrus van Schendel was part of the Dutch Golden Age movement.

Where can I see paintings by Petrus van Schendel?

Paintings by Petrus van Schendel are held by Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Rijksmuseum and National Museum in Warsaw.

Petrus van Schendel · Paintings, Biography & Famous Works

Belgian, 1806–1870

Petrus van Schendel was a Belgian Dutch Golden Age artist. 3 works are cataloged here, principally at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Petrus van Schendel was born in Terheijden.

Petrus van Schendel (21 April 1806 – 28 December 1870) was a Dutch-Belgian genre painter in the Romantic style who specialized in nighttime scenes, lit by lamps or candles. This led to him being known as "Monsieur Chandelle".