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Pieter Lastman

Dutch painter

Pieter Lastman

Born1583 (1583)
Died1633 (aged 49–50)

Amsterdam

Resting placeOude Kerk
NationalityDutch
Known forBeing the teacher of Rembrandt
StyleBiblical landscapes

Pieter Lastman (1583–1633) was a Dutch painter.[1] Lastman is considered important because of his work as a painter of history pieces and because his pupils included Rembrandt and Jan Lievens.[2] In his paintings Lastman paid careful attention to the faces, hands and feet.[1]

Early life

Pieter Lastman was born in Amsterdam.

He was the fourth child of Pieter Segersz, (1548-1624),[2] a town-beadle who was dismissed in 1578 for being a Catholic.[2] His mother, Barber Jacobsdr, (1549-1624)[2] was an appraiser of paintings and goods.

Education and Italy

His apprenticeship was with Gerrit Pietersz Sweelinck, the brother of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck.

Between approxima Pieter Lastman: The Crucifixion - ZES