Willem Wissing

Willem Wissing (1656–1687) was a Dutch painter.

Also recorded as William Wissing; Willem Wissing (1656-1687); Wishwing; Wessing; Wyssen; Wisten.

Willem Wissing in brief

Born
1656
Died
1687
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Amsterdam
Contents

Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1656, died at Stamford in 1687.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are The Hague, France and Great Britain.

Works named in the authority record are Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder, after 1689 King of England and Portrait of William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange.

Work by Willem Wissing is recorded in the collections of Tate, Nationalmuseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Galleries Scotland and National Gallery of Ireland.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Willem Wissing”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2126155: Willem Wissing

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