Simon Pietersz Verelst

Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644–1721) was a Dutch botanical illustrator and painter.

Also recorded as Simon Verelst; Simon Pietersz. Varelst; Simon Pietersz. Ver Elst; Simon Pietersz. Verelst; Simon Peeterz. Verelst; Simon Pieterszoon Verelst.

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Overview

Born at The Hague in 1644, died at London in 1721.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and still life.

Places of work recorded in the authority are The Hague, Voorburg and London. Membership is recorded of Confrerie Pictura.

Work by Simon Pietersz Verelst is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, National Galleries Scotland, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Statens Museum for Kunst and Cleveland Museum of Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Simon Pietersz Verelst”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2012839: Simon Pietersz Verelst

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