Wouter Knijff

Wouter Knijff (1605–1694) was a German painter, draftsperson and art dealer.

Also recorded as Wouter Knyff; Wouter Knijf; W. Knyt; Mr. Knife; Master Knife; Knijff.

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Overview

Born at Wesel in 1605, died at Bergen op Zoom in 1694.

In detail

Jacob Knijff and Leonard Knijff are recorded as having studied under Wouter Knijff. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape and winter landscape.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Haarlem, Bergen op Zoom and Middelburg. Membership is recorded of Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.

Works named in the authority record are View of Dordrecht.

Work by Wouter Knijff is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Bowes Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Ashmolean Museum and Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK).

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Wouter Knijff”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q8037424: Wouter Knijff

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