Background
Avercamp was born in Kampen and was taught by his uncle Hendrick Avercamp, who was also a painter.
Avercamp was born in Kampen and was taught by his uncle Hendrick Avercamp, who was also a painter.
Barent primarily painted scenes depicting Netherlands in winter.
He was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke, and traveled around the Netherlands including Zwolle and Zutphen for his settings and inspiration.