Cornelius johnson artist biography

He was active in England, from at least 1618 to 1643, when he moved to Middelburg in the Netherlands to escape the English Civil War. Between 16he lived in Amsterdam, before settling in Utrecht, where he died.
Cornelius Johnson was an English painter of portraits of Dutch or Flemish parentage.
Died: Netherlands ; Biography.

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Cornelius Johnson

Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen, a son of Cornelis Jonson and Jane Le Grand, was born in London on 14 October 1593. His father had fled to England from the occupation of Antwerp by Spanish troops. The surname "Van Ceulen" derived from his grandfather Peter Jansen, who was from Cologne. Jonson is presumed to have received his artistic training in the northern Netherlands. In 1618 he returned to England. His marriage to Elizabeth Beck from Colchester, whose family also had Dutch roots, produced two sons. Cornelis, who was born in 1634, would later become an important pupil. The outbreak of the Civil War in England in 1643 forced the family to return to the Netherlands. There they first settled in Middelburg. In 1646 Jonson was living in Amsterdam, where he painted a large group portrait of the municipal authorities of The Hague. The artist apparently moved frequently, for he created portraits of citizens of various cities. He finally lived in Utrecht, where he was buried on 5 August 1661. His first dated works were done in 1617, but the majority after 1619. Jonson conc

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Cornelius Johnson

Cornelius Johnson (born Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen, Dutch:[kɔrˈneːlɪˈɕɑnsənsfɑŋˈkøːlə(n)]; bapt. 14 October 1593 – bur. 5 August 1661) was an English painter of portraits of Dutch or Flemish parentage. He was active in England, from at least 1618 to 1643, when he moved to Middelburg in the Netherlands to escape the English Civil War. Between 1646 and 1652 he lived in Amsterdam, before settling in Utrecht, where he died.

Johnson painted many portraits of emerging new English gentry. His early portraits were panel paintings with "fictive" oval frames. His works can be found in major collections in the UK and overseas as well as in private collections in stately homes in Britain.

He was an accomplished portrait painter, but lacked the flair of a master such as Van Dyck. His style varied considerably over his career, and he was able to assimilate new influences into his own style without any discordant effect. He was particularly accurate and detailed in his depiction of clothing. He was one of the few artists in England at this time who consistently signed

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Cornelius Johnson

Artist

English, born London, England 1593-died Netherlands 1661

Also known as: Cornelius Janssens van Ceulen
Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen I
Cornelis Janson van Keulen
Cornelis Janssons Ceulen
Cornelis Janssens
Cornelis Janssens van Keulen
Cornelius Johnson II
Cornelius Johnson The Elder
Born: London, England
Died: Netherlands

Biography: London-born Cornelius Johnson studied in Holland before returning to England in 1618, where he painted courtiers, landed gentry, and prosperous professionals. His work earned him an appointment as "his Majesty's servant in the quality of Picture drawer." Johnson and his wife left for the Netherlands in 1643, fleeing the chaos of England's civil war. In Holland he built his reputation with large group portraits of guild members.