Jan Weenix (1640 - 1719)
1640Amsterdam, The Netherlands1719-09-19Amsterdam, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Jan Weenix
Jan Weenix was a Dutch painter of the Golden Age and a member of the Guild of St. Luke in Utrecht.
He received his first painting lessons from his father Jan Baptist Weenix and later perfected his art. Jan Weenix is known for still lifes with game, hunting scenes, he painted landscapes and portraits, genre paintings, and created decorative panels. Among the customers of his works was also Tsar Peter I.
Date and place of birt: | 1640, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 19 september 1719, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Bentvueghels, Utrecht Guild of Saint Luke |
Genre: | Animalistic, Military art, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Baroque |