Able Grimmer
Famous Paintings by Able Grimmer
Biography of Able Grimmer
Able Grimmer was born in Antwerp before 1577 and died there around 1619. Sources offer conflicting opinion whether Jacob Grimmer was his father or grandfather but agree that Jacobs influenced Able’s work.
Able Grimmer is known for his paintings of genre scenes, religious subjects and landscapes. He work was influenced by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and there was a “winterje” by Able Grimmer in Rembrandt’s possession.