Arent van Bolten (1573–before 1633)

• Was a Dutch Silversmith, sculptor and designer. 
• He was born at Zwolle ca. 1573.
• Married in Zwolle in 1603.
• A few bronzes and plaquettes survive with his monogram 'AVB'.
• His artistic output ranged from grotesque figures and monsters, to figural scenes from the Bible and mythology and scenes from peasant life.
• Arent van Bolten was fascinated by such bizarre monsters, as is evidenced by his numerous design drawings and prints. 
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