John Verelst (1648 - 1734) | Main historical dates: who, what, where, when | Collectibles and Historical Items Overview

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John Verelst

Johannes Verelst was a Dutch painter of the Dutch Golden Age and a member of The Hague Guild of St. Luke. He was the youngest son and pupil of the painter Pieter Verelst, who started an entire dynasty of painters. The brothers Simon and Hermann Verelst were also painters. Johannes created allegorical images, portraits and still lifes.

Date and place of birt:	29 october 1648, Den Haag, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:	7 march 1734, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	The Netherlands, England
Period of activity:	XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:	Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:	Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:	Allegory, Flower still life, Portrait, Still life
Art style:	Baroque, Neoclassicism