Hendrick Krock, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hendrick Krock

Danish artist

Date of Birth: 21-Jul-1671

Place of Birth: Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Date of Death: 18-Nov-1738

Profession: painter

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Hendrick Krock (21 July 1671 – 18 November 1738) was a Danish history painter who, from 1706, was the court painter of Frederick IV as well as his successor Christian VI.
Along with Benoit Le Coffre set the tone for history painting in Denmark during the 18th century-1720s, having been influenced by the Italian baroque painting he experienced during his travels.
He also played a role in the eventual establishment of an Art Academy in Denmark.