Abraham de Rijcke
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Abraham de Rijcke[1] (Antwerp, baptized on 5 July 1566 – 1599) was a Flemish Renaissance painter known for his history paintings and portraits.[2]
Abraham de Rijcke was born in Antwerp as the eldest son of Bernaert de Rijckere and Maria Boots. His father was a painter from Kortrijk who was active in Antwerp as a history and portrait painter. Abraham trained with his father along with his younger brother Daniel.
He became the guardian of his younger siblings on the death of his father in 1590. It is believed that Abraham and his brother Daniel were important contributors to works produced in their father's workshop.[3]
De Rijcke died in Antwerp before 19 August 1599, the day his younger brother Daniel was appointed guardian of his surviving siblings.[2]
