Background
Gillis II was the son of Jacob Coignet (III) and Hester van Beringen.
Gillis II was the son of Jacob Coignet (III) and Hester van Beringen.
He had at least nine children: Jacob, Joanna, Anna, Egidius, Hester, Barbara, Michiel, Maria, Gulielmus. He joined the Guild of Saint Luke in 1607 as a master"s son. He was active until at least 1641/42.
Gillis" style resembles that of Gillis van Coninxloo and the Frankenthal school.
Gillis" son Jacob was also a painter.
Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.