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Jacob Moelaert

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Jacob Moelaert (Nicolaas Verkolje)

Jacob MoelartorMoelaert(1649–1732) was aDutch Golden Agepainter and art collector.

Biography

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He was born and died inDordrecht.According to Houbraken he was a pupil ofNicolaes Maesand learned how to paint a good portrait, but was better at history paintings.[1]

According to the RKD he is known for his art collection as well as his paintings.[2]

References

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  1. ^(in Dutch)Jacob Moelart BiographyinDe groote schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen(1718) byArnold Houbraken,courtesy of theDigital library for Dutch literature
  2. ^Jacob Moelartin theRKD