Jan van Bijlert

Jan van Bijlert (1597–1671) was a Dutch painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Jan Harmensz. Van Bylerton; Jan van Bijler; Jan Harmensz. Van Bijlert; Jan van Bijlart; Jan Harmensz. Van Bylert; Jan Harmensz., van Bylert.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jan Hermansz van Bijlert.

Born at Utrecht in 1597, died at Utrecht in 1671.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Membership is recorded of Bentvueghels.

Works named in the authority record are The lute player, Portrait of a woman, Woman praying and The Feast of the Gods.

Work by Jan van Bijlert is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Centraal Museum, Amsterdam Museum and Museum Catharijneconvent.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jan van Bijlert”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q758925: Jan van Bijlert

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