Theodoor Aenvanck or Theodor Aenvanck (1633 – after 19 April 1690) was a

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painter. He is known for his

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s of flowers, fruit and seafood.Theodoor Aenvanck
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Life

Theodoor Aenvanck was born in

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where he was baptized on 30 November 1633. He was a pupil of the prominent Dutch still life painter

Jan Davidszoon de Heem Jan Davidsz. de Heem or in-full ''Jan Davidszoon de Heem'', also called ''Johannes de Heem'' or ''Johannes van Antwerpen'' or ''Jan Davidsz de Hem'' (c. 17 April 1606 in Utrecht – before 26 April 1684 in Antwerp), was a still life painter wh ...

who resided in Antwerp for a long time. He registered as a pupil of the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke in 1647 and in 1669 he became a master of the Guild.De liggeren en andere historische archieven der Antwerpsche sint Lucasgilde
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This suggests he may have spent a significant amount of time abroad. He is mentioned in Antwerp notarial documents. On 3 August 1678, testimony is given to notary J. van Paesschen at Aenvanck's request about an argument with captain Sinterleir during the grand procession. On 26 January 1685, he became guardian of Abraham Aenvanck.G. van Hemeldonck, Kunst en kunstenaars (typescript 2007), Felix Archief, Antwerp, no. S- 1026 Aenvanck traveled abroad probably before 1669. He likely left Antwerp again after March 1686. He died after 19 April 1690 but the place of death is not recorded.

Work

Aenvanck was a specialist still life painter who painted flower, fruit, vegetable and fish still lifes. Only a few works of the artist are currently known, of which a few are signed and dated.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Aenvanck, Theodoor 1633 births 1690 deaths Flemish Baroque painters Flemish still life painters Painters from Antwerp