Cornelis Springer Canal at Medemblik

Cornelis Springer, painter of outstanding cityscapes

Cornelis Springer (1817-1891) was a Romantic artist. He always let himself be guided by his emotions rather than his reasoning. At a young age, Cornelis Springer started an apprenticeship with a painter and decorator, which was the path that his parents had envisioned for him. Once his creative talent was revealed, he started attending lessons at the city art school. ...