Jan Mostaert

Jan Mostaert (1475–1555) was a painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Jan Jansz Mostaert; Joannes Sinapius; Master Of Oultremont; Jan Jansz. Mostaert; Joannes Sinapius Mostaert; Beschryving van Haarlem.

Jan Mostaert in brief

Born
1475
Died
1555
Known for
painter and draftsperson
Place of birth
Haarlem
Contents

Overview

Born at Haarlem in 1475, died at Haarlem in 1555.

In detail

training under Jacob Janszen is recorded. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is painting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Haarlem. Membership is recorded of Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.

Works named in the authority record are Joseph Explaining the Dreams of the Baker and the Cupbearer, The Adoration of the Magi and Portrait of a man.

Work by Jan Mostaert is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Museo del Prado, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and National Museum of World Cultures.

Sources

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  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q577279: Jan Mostaert

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