John Closterman

John Closterman (1660–1711) was a German painter.

Also recorded as John Kloosterman; John Klosterman.

John Closterman in brief

Born
1660
Died
1711
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Osnabrück
Contents

Overview

Born at Osnabrück in 1660, died at London in 1711.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with realism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Paris and Madrid.

Work by John Closterman is recorded in the collections of Museo del Prado, Tate, Yale Center for British Art, National Portrait Gallery and Slovak National Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “John Closterman”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6226403: John Closterman

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