Berchem

Berchem, or BERGHEM, NICHOLAS, an eminent Dutch painter, was born at Haarlem in 1620, and having studied under his father and Van Goyen, Weenix the elder, and other masters, he spent several years in Italy, where he soon acquired an extraordinary facility of execution. His industry was naturally great; and his innumerable landscapes now decorate the best collections of Europe. The leading features of Berchem's works, besides the general happiness of the compositions, are warmth of colouring, a skilful handling of lights, and a mastery of perspective. His etchings are also highly esteemed. He died in 1683.