Wigerus Vitringa
Wigerus Vitringa (October 8, 1657 – January 18, 1725), was a Dutch seascape painter.
Also recorded as Wigerus Vietringa · Wigerus Vetringa · Wigerus Vitranger · Wigerus Vitringer
Wigerus Vitringa
Cornelis van Noorde · Fries Scheepvaartmuseum, Sneek · Public domain
- Born
- 1657 · Leeuwarden.
- Died
- 1725 · Wirdum.
- Nationality
- Dutch Republic
- Occupation
- painter · draftsperson
- Teachers
- Richard Brakenburgh
- Languages
- Dutch
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Wigerus Vitringa (October 8, 1657 – January 18, 1725), was a Dutch seascape painter.
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Wigerus Vitringa (1657–1725) was a Dutch draftsperson and painter. Born in Leeuwarden, the draftsperson died in Wirdum. Wigerus Vitringa was a member of Alkmaar Guild of Saint Luke.
Languages used include Dutch. Works by the draftsperson are held at Bavarian State Painting Collections, Fries Museum and Fries Scheepvaart Museum, among others.
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Biography
• Illustration — Man of War and smaller ships in rough seas Vitringa was born in Leeuwarden. According to the RKD he was the son of a prominent lawyer who could financially permit himself a career in the arts. He was the pupil of Richard Brakenburg and possibly also the pupil of Ludolf Bakhuizen, whose style he followed. He moved to Alkmaar in the 1680s where his eyesight slowly deteriorated. He became a member of the Guild of St. Luke there in 1696. In 1708 he returned to Friesland where he became a teacher. His most notable pupil was Tako Hajo Jelgersma. Vitringa died in Wirdum.
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Wigerus Vietringa, Wigerus Vetringa, Wigerus Vitranger, Wigerus Vitringer and Wigerus van Vitringa. His recorded language was Dutch.
Identificatie Titel(s): Portret van Wigerus Vitringa
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1657
Wigerus Vitringa born at Leeuwarden.
1725
Wigerus Vitringa died at Wirdum.
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