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Marianne Van Hirtum
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Tim Cain
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Nicolaes Visscher I
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Luigi Capuana
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Paul Claes
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Glenn Claes
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Abraham Pietersen van Deusen
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Winter Is Coming
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What movement was the creator of Claes Duyst van Voorhout part of?
Which was the creator of Claes Duyst van Voorhout?
Frans Hals
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Baroque