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Jan Fyt

Jan Fyt (1611–1661) was a painter.

Also recorded as Johannes Fyt; Johannes Fijt; John Fytt; Juan esfelt; Jan Fyte; Jan Feijt.

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1611, died at Antwerp in 1661.

In detail

Pieter Boel is recorded as having studied under Jan Fyt.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are still life. The authority associates the name with Flemish Baroque painting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, Paris and Venice. Membership is recorded of Bentvueghels and Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.

Works named in the authority record are Still Life with Dead Birds, Cage and Net, Still life with dead game birds and Eagles on Rocks.

Work by Jan Fyt is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jan Fyt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q624802: Jan Fyt

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