Cornelis de Bie
Cornelis de Bie (10 February 1627 – c. 1712–1715) was a Flemish rederijker, poet, jurist and minor politician from Lier. He is the author of about 64 works, mostly comedies. He is known internationally today for his biographical sketches of Flemish and Dutch painters in his Het Gulden Cabinet der Edel Vry Schilderconst (English: The Golden Cabinet of the Noble Liberal Art of Painting), first printed in 1662.
Cornelis de Bie | |
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de Bie by Gonzales Coques | |
| Born | 10 February 1627 Lier |
| Died | c. 1712–1715 (aged 84–88) |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, politician, bookseller, notary |
| Alma mater | University of Leuven |
| Period | 17th century |
| Genre | Drama, art history, emblem books |
| Notable works | Het Gulden Cabinet |
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