Matthys Naiveu (1647-1721)

• Was a Dutch Golden Age painter.

• According to Houbraken he was trained in drawing by Abraham Toorenvliet, a glass painter and drawing instructor.

• He learned the art of painting from Gerrit Dou.

• His works were genre pieces; merry company interiors with people drinking tea or playing cards, but also kraamkamertjes, or visits to newborn baby's.

• His largest work was a seven works of mercy.

• In 1671 he entered the Leiden Guild of St. Luke.

• Matthys Naiveur earliest dated painting is from 1668, and his last from 1721.

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