Jan van Mieris

Jan van Mieris (1660–1690) was a Dutch painter and artist.

Also recorded as J. Fr. Mieris; Jan Van Mieris; Johannes van Mieris; Jan Mieris; J. T. Van Meiris; Jan Miris.

Jan van Mieris in brief

Born
1660
Died
1690
Known for
painter and artist
Place of birth
Leiden
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Overview

Born at Leiden in 1660, died at Rome in 1690.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Leiden and Italy.

Works named in the authority record are Portrait of a young Man, Portrait of Cornelis Backer (1633-1681) and Willem Backer (1595-1652).

Work by Jan van Mieris is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, Städel Museum, Groeningemuseum, Amsterdam Museum and Museum De Lakenhal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1552953: Jan van Mieris

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