Robert van Voerst

Robert van Voerst (1597–1636) was a Dutch painter, draftsperson and engraver.

Also recorded as Robert van Vorst; Robert Van Voorst; Robert Van Voerst.

Robert van Voerst in brief

Born
1597
Died
1636
Known for
painter, draftsperson, engraver and artist
Place of birth
Deventer
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Overview

Born at Deventer in 1597, died at London in 1636.

In detail

training under Crispijn van de Passe the Elder is recorded. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is line engraving. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Utrecht and London.

Work by Robert van Voerst is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery and Finnish National Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Robert van Voerst”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q18527472: Robert van Voerst

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