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Nikolaus Knüpfer

Nikolaus Knüpfer (1609–1655) was a Dutch painter.

Also recorded as Nicolaus Knufer; Nikolaus Knupfer; Nicolaus Knipper; Nicolaus Knüpfer; Nikolaus Knippert; Nikolaus Knuffer.

Overview

Born at Leipzig in 1609, died at Utrecht in 1655.

In detail

Jan Steen is recorded as having studied under Nikolaus Knüpfer. the recorded working language is German.

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

Works named in the authority record are The legates of Alexander the Great investing the gardener Abdalonymus with the insignia of the kingship of Sidon and Scene from the marriage of Messaline and Gaius Silius, possibly an episode from a play.

Work by Nikolaus Knüpfer is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, J. Paul Getty Museum, Centraal Museum, Rijksmuseum and Statens Museum for Kunst.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Nikolaus Knüpfer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q936917: Nikolaus Knüpfer

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