1662-06-03Leiden, The Netherlands1747-01-26Leiden, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Willem van Mieris
Willem van Mieris is a Dutch portrait painter who painted historical and genre scenes. He worked in the tradition of the Leiden art school founded by Gerard Dou.
Willem van Mieris became a member of Leiden's Guild of Artists of St. Luke's in 1683, after studying at his father's studio. In 1687, 1698, 1704 and 1708, he was the administrator of the Guild, and in 1699 he was elected its president.
In 1694, van Meeris, together with the painters Jacob Toorenvliet and Carel de Moor, founded the Leidse Tekenacademie, which existed in Leiden until 1736. Around this time Willem van Mieris became blind and stopped painting.
Date and place of birt:
3 june 1662, Leiden, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:
26 january 1747, Leiden, The Netherlands
Nationality:
The Netherlands
Period of activity:
XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:
Artist, Painter
Art school / group:
Dutch School
Genre:
Genre art, History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait
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