About Frans van Mieris the Younger
Lived 1689 – 1763 (aged 73). Frans van Mieris the Younger was a Dutch painter, historian and archaeologist.
Frans van Mieris the Younger (24 November 1689 – 22 October 1763) was a Dutch painter. He was born in Leiden, the son of Willem van Mieris, and continued in the artistic traditions of his grandfather, also named Frans and known as Frans van Mieris the Elder. Willem passed down his painting studio to his son Frans. However, neither Willem nor Frans the Younger achieved the same level of artistic renown as Frans the Elder. Frans Mieris the Younger died in Leiden.
Works
Paintings Rev. dr. Cox Macro (1703–1715) Flower (1720) Old Peasant Holding a Jug (1731) Old Man With the Book Three Generations (1742) Portrait of Pieter de la Court (1750) Portrait of Andreas Weiss (1752)
Engravings Gerard van Loon (c. 1704–1763)
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Who was Frans van Mieris the Younger?
Dutch painter (1689–1763)
When was Frans van Mieris the Younger born?
Frans van Mieris the Younger was born on 24 December 1689 in Leiden.
When did Frans van Mieris the Younger die?
Frans van Mieris the Younger died on 22 October 1763 in Leiden.
What was Frans van Mieris the Younger's occupation?
Frans van Mieris the Younger was a painter, historian and archaeologist.
What nationality was Frans van Mieris the Younger?
Frans van Mieris the Younger was Dutch.
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