Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder (1648–1696) was a painter.

Also recorded as Ferdinand van Kassel; Ferdinand Van Kessel; F. van Kessel; ferdinandi van kessel; Van Kessel; Ferd. Van Kessel.

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder in brief

Born
1648
Died
1696
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Antwerp
Contents

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1648, died at Breda in 1696.

In detail

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Flemish Baroque painting. Jan van Kessel the Elder and Jan Brueghel the Elder are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, Amsterdam and Breda.

Work by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hermitage Museum and Wawel Castle.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ferdinand van Kessel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3742529: Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder

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