Hendrick Zomeren Van Somer Paintings

Hendrick Martenszoon Sorgh, also known as Hendrick Martensz Sorgh or Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh, was a Dutch Golden Age painter. While you have mentioned the name 'Hendrick Zomeren Van Somer', it seems there could be some confusion with the names of Dutch artists. There is no well-documented artist by the name 'Hendrick Zomeren Van Somer', but the name is reminiscent of Hendrick Martenszoon Sorgh, who was born in Rotterdam.

Sorgh's exact birth date is not known, but he was baptized on 26 June 1607. His works mainly consisted of genre scenes, portraits, and still lifes. He was influenced by the works of fellow Dutch artists, particularly the genre scenes of Dirck Hals and the bustling market and kitchen scenes of Pieter Aertsen and Joachim Beuckelaer. Sorgh was adept at infusing his scenes with a lively energy and a sense of humor, often depicting the daily activities of the lower and middle classes with detailed attention to their surroundings.

Sorgh became a member of the Saint Luke's Guild in Rotterdam in 1634 and was sufficiently successful to buy a large house on the high street in 1652. He married Adriaantje Hollaer on 15 February 1637, daughter of the painter Cornelis Holsteyn. He taught his stepson Cornelis de Man and he may have also taught his son Hendrick Sorgh, although it is possible that he was a pupil of David Teniers the Younger.

The death date of Hendrick Martenszoon Sorgh is also uncertain, but he is believed to have died in Rotterdam around 1655. His works are now part of the collections of various museums around the world, showcasing the charm and vividness of 17th-century Dutch genre painting.