CROOS, Anthonie Jansz. van der - b. ~1606 Alkmaar, d. ~1663 Den Haag - WGA

CROOS, Anthonie Jansz. van der

(b. ~1606 Alkmaar, d. ~1663 Den Haag)

Dutch painter. Though born and raised in Alkmaar, from 1632 on Croos lived and worked mostly in The Hague. He became member of the Guild of St. Luke in The Hague in 1647 and in Alkmaar in 1649. In The Hague he was co-founder of the Confrérie Pictura in 1656.

He primarily painted landscapes, influenced by Jan van Goyen.

The painter Jacob Theunisz. van der Croos (1632-c. 1690) was probably his son and pupil.

Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond
Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond by

Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond

The ruins depicted in this painting were the result of the devastation ordered by William I, Prince of Orange in 1573, who wanted to prevent the Spanish from capturing the strategic site. The ruins were a source of inspiration for Dutch and Flemish artists, many drawings, engravings and paintings are known depicting them.

Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond (detail)
Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond (detail) by

Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond (detail)

The ruins depicted in this painting were the result of the devastation ordered by William I, Prince of Orange in 1573, who wanted to prevent the Spanish from capturing the strategic site.

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