Godfried Schalcken | |
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 Self-portrait, 1679 | |
| Born | 8 October 1643 |
| Died | 16 November 1706 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Painting, Portrait painting |
Godfried Schalcken (8 October 1643 – 16 November 1706) was a Dutch artist who specialized in genre paintings and portraits. Schalcken was noted for his night scenes and mastery in reproducing the effect of candlelight. He painted in the highly polished style of the Leiden fijnschilders.