Early Modern

hendrik gerritsz pot

Born 1580 Died 1657 Works span 1628–1650

Hendrik Gerritsz Pot: A Haarlem Officer and Master of Genre Painting Hendrik Gerritsz Pot (c. 1580 – 1657) stands as a prominent figure within the Dutch Golden Age, embodying not only artistic talent but also civic duty and intellectual curiosity. Born in Amsterdam, he swiftly established himself in Haarlem, where he served as an officer of the militia—a crucial role reflecting the social fabric of the era—and ascended to positions of…

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1628

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1650

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Chronological Journey

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hendrik gerritsz pot

1580 – 1657

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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