Jan Griffier I

Jan Griffier I (1652–1718) was a Dutch painter and printmaker.

Also recorded as Jan (I) Griffier; Jan Griffier (I); Jan I Griffier; Jan Griffier; John Griffier; Old Griffier.

Jan Griffier I in brief

Born
1652
Died
1718
Known for
painter and printmaker
Place of birth
Amsterdam
Contents

Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1652, died at London in 1718.

In detail

training under Roelant Roghman, Philips Wouwerman and Jan Looten is recorded. Robert Griffier is recorded as having studied under Jan Griffier I. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Baroque. Herman Saftleven is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are River view.

Work by Jan Griffier I is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Finnish National Gallery, Tate, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and Rijksmuseum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1161256: Jan Griffier I

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