Matthijs Pool
Matthijs Pool was a Dutch artist, draftsperson, engraver, etcher, art dealer and art collector (1676–1740). He was born in Amsterdam.
Also recorded as Matthys Pool · Mathew Pool · Mattijs Pool
Matthijs Pool
![Apes, some in clothes, sitting below a forest tree and using a log as a see-saw. Etching by M. Pool, [s.d.], by Matthijs Pool](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/V0021450/full/1280,/0/default.jpg)
Matthijs Pool · Wellcome Collection, London · Wellcome Collection · Public Domain Mark
- Born
- 1676. · Amsterdam.
- Died
- 1740. · Amsterdam.
- Nationality
- Dutch Republic.
- Languages
- Dutch.
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Matthijs Pool was a Dutch artist, draftsperson, engraver, etcher, art dealer and art collector (1676–1740). He was born in Amsterdam.
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The recorded working language is Dutch. Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam and France. Work by Matthijs Pool is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, National Museum Paleis het Loo, Royal Collections of the Netherlands, TextielMuseum and Het Scheepvaartmuseum.
![Terpentine tree bough (Pistacia terebinthus L.) and goel nasranie flowers. Line engraving by M. Pool after C. de Bruins, 1705., [1718], by Matthijs Pool](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/V0043070/full/800,/0/default.jpg)
Terpentine tree bough (Pistacia terebinthus L.) and goel nasranie flowers. Line engraving by M. Pool after C. de Bruins, 1705., [1718], by Matthijs Pool
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1676
Matthijs Pool born at Amsterdam.
1740
Matthijs Pool died at Amsterdam.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Matthys Pool, Mathew Pool and Mattijs Pool. His recorded language was Dutch. His recorded confession was Catholic Church. Recorded as artist, draftsperson, engraver, etcher and art dealer.
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, National Museum Paleis het Loo, Royal Collections of the Netherlands and TextielMuseum
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- Maurice AchenerEngraver
- Maurice AsselinEngraver
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