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Jan van Kessel the Elder

Jan van Kessel the Elder (1626–1679) was a painter, draftsperson and artist.

Also recorded as Jan van (I) Kessel; Jan van Kessel d.Æ.; Jan I Van Kessel; Jan van Kessel; Jan van Kessell; Jan van, I Kessel.

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1626, died at Antwerp in 1679.

In detail

training under Hieronymus van Kessel is recorded. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is painting and Baroque painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are still life and floral. Jan Brueghel the Elder is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp. Membership is recorded of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.

Works named in the authority record are Insects and Fruit, The Kloveniersburgwal with the Bushuis and Emblems of War.

Work by Jan van Kessel the Elder is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and Nationalmuseum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jan van Kessel the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q515553: Jan van Kessel the Elder

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