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Jan Matsys

Jan Matsys (1509–1575) was a painter.

Also recorded as Jan Massys; Jan Massijs; Jan Metsys; Jan Messys; jan massijs d. jungere; J. Metsys.

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1509, died at Antwerp in 1575.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is painting, visual arts and Flemish painting. The authority associates the name with Early Netherlandish painting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, France and Italy. Positions recorded include court painter.

Works named in the authority record are A Merry Company, Venus Cythereia and The Ill-matched Pair.

Work by Jan Matsys is recorded in the collections of Museo del Prado, Nationalmuseum, Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and M Leuven.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q431137: Jan Matsys

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