Jan Verkolje (1650 - 1693)
1650-02-09Amsterdam, The Netherlands1693-05-08Delft, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Jan Verkolje
Jan Verkolje was a Dutch painter-drawer and engraver of the Golden Age. He is known for his portraits and genre scenes in interiors, and to a lesser extent for religious and mythological compositions. Vercolje was a gifted self-taught artist in various drawing techniques - drawing, engraving, metal carving (mezzotint).
Date and place of birt: | 9 february 1650, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 8 may 1693, Delft, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Draftsman, Engraver, Graphic artist, Metal cutter, Painter |
Art school / group: | Guild of Saint Luke |
Genre: | Genre art, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |
Technique: | Mezzotints |