Background
Anslo was born in Amsterdam as the fourth son of the Norwegian cloth merchant Claes Claesz.
Anslo was born in Amsterdam as the fourth son of the Norwegian cloth merchant Claes Claesz.
Anslo (from Oslo). Cornelis married Aeltje Gerritsdr. The poet Joost van den Vondel was deacon of his church and wrote a poem in his honor, mentioning Rembrandt, who portrayed him several times in drawings and etchings. Vondel wrote a wedding poem for Anslo"s son Gerbrand Cornelisz.
Anslo when he became engaged to Abigel Schouten on 20 March 1636.
Vondel also wrote a wedding poem for Anslo"s granddaughter Alida on 28 September 1658. Alida married Michael Blok, the brother of Agnes Block, Vondel"s niece with whom he spent much of his time in his later years.
Anslo"s father founded a hofje in Amsterdam that the Anslo brothers managed during their lifetime. The hofje was partially demolished and rebuilt on the original location, today"s Eglantierstaat 52.
Anslo died in Amsterdam.