Barent Fabritius

Barent Fabritius, Self-Portrait as St. John the Evangelist

Barent or Bernard Pietersz Fabritius (or Fabricius) (November 16, 1624 (bapt.) - October 20, 1673 (buried)), was a Dutch painter.

Fabritius was born at Middenbeemster, North Holland, the son of Pieter Carelsz. Fabritius. He studied with his brother Carel Fabritius, and probably with Rembrandt as well. He was a painter of biblical subjects (The three angels before Abraham, The presentation in the temple), mythical and historical scenes, in addition to expressive portraits. He died in Amsterdam.

Sources

• Fabritius at Netherlands Institute for Art History