David Beck

David Beck (1621–1656) was a Dutch painter and art collector.

Also recorded as Gouden septer; Gulden Scepter; David Beck (II); David Beek.

Overview

Born at Delft in 1621, died at The Hague in 1656.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Stockholm and Germany. Positions recorded include court painter. Membership is recorded of Bentvueghels.

Works named in the authority record are Louis De Geer the Elder (1587 - 1652) and Queen Christina of Sweden (1626 - 1689).

Work by David Beck is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Stadsarchief Rotterdam, Philadelphia Museum of Art, National Galleries Scotland and Skokloster Castle.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “David Beck (painter)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1173687: David Beck

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