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Peeter Stevens II (1567-1624)
Peeter Stevens II (1567-1624)
Flemish School - Also called Stehani or Magzhan.Painter of landscapes and engraver from Mechelen (Malines). He was a member of the Guild of Mechelen in 1560. Court painter of Rudolph II in Prague between 1590-1612. Around 1600 he was in Venice and Rome. Known for his landscapes.
Pieter Stevens probably trained in Antwerp before becoming a master landscape painter there in 1589. His early drawings were of ancient monuments in Rome and Naples, and were most likely copies of Jan Brueghel the ElderÂ’s work. Stevens was appointed court painter to Emperor Rudolf II in Prague in 1594. During this period, he specialized in scenes of peasant life and mountains. His designs were used as furniture decorations and also engraved. From 1620 to 1624, Stevens worked for Prince Charles of Liechtenstein
Pieter Stevens probably trained in Antwerp before becoming a master landscape painter there in 1589. His early drawings were of ancient monuments in Rome and Naples, and were most likely copies of Jan Brueghel the ElderÂ’s work. Stevens was appointed court painter to Emperor Rudolf II in Prague in 1594. During this period, he specialized in scenes of peasant life and mountains. His designs were used as furniture decorations and also engraved. From 1620 to 1624, Stevens worked for Prince Charles of Liechtenstein