# MOREELSE, Paulus

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## Artist

- Lifespan: 1571–1638
- Profession: painter
- School: Dutch

## Biography

Dutch painter and architect, active in Utrecht, where he helped found the St Lucas guild in 1611. He is best known for his portraits, which are similar to those made by his teacher Miereveld, but less severe. His portraits of shepherds and blonde shepherdesses with a deep decolletage were popular during his lifetime. He designed the Catherine Gate \(destroyed\) and possibly the façade of the Meat Market in Utrecht.

## Related artworks

- [A Girl with a Mirror \(Allegory of Profane Love\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/moreelse-paulus-r22c2c0a68ef870/a-girl-with-a-mirror-allegory-of-profane-love-r56f8b3bc91258c>)
- [Design of Catharijnepoort in Utrecht](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/moreelse-paulus-r22c2c0a68ef870/design-of-catharijnepoort-in-utrecht-r1b717108318703>)
- [Portrait of a Woman](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/moreelse-paulus-r22c2c0a68ef870/portrait-of-a-woman-r9f83f4ce44359b>)
- [Portrait of a Young Boy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/moreelse-paulus-r22c2c0a68ef870/portrait-of-a-young-boy-r19872d0736bbe5>)
- [Portrait of a Young Woman](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/moreelse-paulus-r22c2c0a68ef870/portrait-of-a-young-woman-rece05fce5add7c>)
- [Sophia Hedwig, Countess of Nassau Dietz, with her Three Sons](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/moreelse-paulus-r22c2c0a68ef870/sophia-hedwig-countess-of-nassau-dietz-with-her-three-sons-r10a8e0ad221978>)
- [Venus and Cupid](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/moreelse-paulus-r22c2c0a68ef870/venus-and-cupid-rd1c3785ef38fae>)
- [Vertumnus and Pomona](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/moreelse-paulus-r22c2c0a68ef870/vertumnus-and-pomona-r24f407a89ffa48>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)