Timeline · 1629 Born

Born this day: Pieter de Hooch

Birth · 1629

Pieter de Hooch, a Dutch Golden Age painter, was born on December 20, 1629. He is renowned for his serene domestic scenes, often featuring an open doorway, which reflect the quiet intimacy of everyday life. His work shares themes and style with his contemporary, Jan Vermeer.

De Hooch's subtle and nuanced genre paintings continue to influence the representation of domestic life in art.

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