Paulus Lesire

Paulus Lesire (1611–1656) was a Dutch painter, draftsperson and printmaker.

Also recorded as Paulus Lezier; P. Lesive; Lesire; P. Lesin; Lesier; Poulus Lesire.

Paulus Lesire in brief

Born
1611
Died
1656
Known for
painter, draftsperson, printmaker, etcher and artist
Place of birth
Dordrecht
Contents

Overview

Born at Dordrecht in 1611, died at Leiden in 1656.

In detail

training under Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp is recorded.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Dordrecht and The Hague.

Work by Paulus Lesire is recorded in the collections of John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Flipje & Streekmuseum, Dordrechts Museum and Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Paulus Lesire”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3372849: Paulus Lesire

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