Catharina Peeters
Catharina Peeters (1615–1676) was the sister of Bonaventuur Peeters, Jan Peeters I, and Gillis Peeters. They were all Flemish Baroque painters noted for painting seascapes.
Biography[]
Few details of her life are known. According to the RKD, she was taught to paint by her brothers.[1] She is mentioned in Cornelis de Bie's book on painters in his chapter on noteworthy female painters.[2] She is mentioned in Van der Aa as a fruit painter who was possibly the same person as Clara Peeters. Whether the two women were related is unknown.
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References[]
- ^ Catharina Peeters in the RKD
- ^ Het Gulden Cabinet, p 558
Categories:
- Flemish women painters
- Flemish marine artists
- Flemish Baroque painters
- 1615 births
- 1676 deaths
- 17th-century women artists
- Flemish painter stubs