Son of Charles Wilson Peale; was born in Bucks Co., Pa., and died in Philadelphia. After receiving instructions from his father he went to England and studied under Benjamin West. He made several trips to Europe and painted many portraits in various cities in the United States. At the age of seventeen he painted Washington's portrait.
Born at Citta della Pieve, near Perugia, and died at the latter place. It is believed that he studied under Andrea Verocchio at Florence. The family name of Perugino was Vannucci.
Flemish painter, born at Antwerp, who became one of the most eminent marine painters of his time. It is not known by whom he was instructed.
A Venetian painter, who was first instructed by his father and later became a pupil of Antonio Molinari. He died at Venice.
Son of John Pine, an English designer and engraver, who instructed him. He was born in London and came to Philadelphia in 1784 to paint the portraits of distinguished persons.
Born at Venice; his real name was Sebastiano Luciano. He first studied with Giovanni Bellini and then with Giorgione, becoming the most distinguished disciple of his school.
A Dutch painter, native of Delft, and died at Rotterdam. His favorite subjects were conflagrations, fire-works and interiors by candle-light.
Born at Utrecht, he studied under Abraham Bloemaert and then went to Italy. His style was a combination of the Flemish and Italian schools.
"the younger," was born at Antwerp and studied with his father. He acquired distinction as a portrait painter in Paris, where he died.
A Dutch painter and architect, born at Gouda. He settled at Bruges, where he died. He acquired distinction in history and portraits.
Son of Peter Potter, born at Enkhuysen, and was the pupil of his father. His subjects were landscapes with different animals, in which he excelled. He established himself at The Hague.
Born at Rome, the son of a Frenchman, and was adopted by Nicholas Poussin as his son, and taught him to paint. He became an eminent landscape painter and died at Rome.
Born at Andely, in Normandy, and was descended from a noble family. He received his first instructions in art from Quinton Varin and then went to Paris and later to Rome, where he died.