(1599-1635) was a Dutch Golden Age painter from Amsterdam.
According to the RKD, his name was taken from his house on the Amsterdam Koningstraat, which was called "De Duystere Werelt", the dim world. He was a pupil of Pieter Codde. He married the sister of the painter Simon Kick (1603-1652), who himself married Willem's sister. (1599-1635) was a Dutch Golden Age painter from Amsterdam.
According to the RKD, his name was taken from his house on the Amsterdam Koningstraat, which was called "De Duystere Werelt", the dim world. He was a pupil of Pieter Codde. He married the sister of the painter Simon Kick (1603-1652), who himself married Willem's sister. (English)
Music-Making Couple Oljemålning Nr:: 84623 new25/Willem Cornelisz. Duyster-985665.jpg
Date first half of 17th century
Medium Oil on oak
Dimensions Height: 43 cm (16.9 in). Width: 36 cm (14.2 in).
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Carnival Clowns Oljemålning Nr:: 84659 new25/Willem Cornelisz. Duyster-356666.jpg
Date ca. 1620(1620)
Medium Oil on oak
Dimensions Height: 28 cm (11 in). Width: 38 cm (15 in).
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