Hendrik Pothoven
18th century painter from the Northern Netherlands
About Hendrik Pothoven
Lived 1725 – 1807 (aged 81). Hendrik Pothoven was a Dutch painter, copper engraver, draftsperson, printmaker and visual artist.
Hendrik Pothoven (25 December 1725 – 29 January 1807) was an 18th-century drawer and painter from the Dutch Republic.
According to the RKD he was a pupil of Frans de Bakker and Philip van Dijk. He was a follower of Frans van Mieris and Adriaen van de Velde; he is best known for his portraits, landscapes, and engravings. He worked in his native Amsterdam until 1764, when he moved to The Hague, where he later died.
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Who was Hendrik Pothoven?
18th century painter from the Northern Netherlands (1725-1807)
When was Hendrik Pothoven born?
Hendrik Pothoven was born on 25 December 1725 in Amsterdam.
When did Hendrik Pothoven die?
Hendrik Pothoven died on 25 January 1807 in The Hague.
What was Hendrik Pothoven's occupation?
Hendrik Pothoven was a painter, copper engraver, draftsperson, printmaker and visual artist.
What nationality was Hendrik Pothoven?
Hendrik Pothoven was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hendrik Pothoven. https://biography.guide/hendrik-pothoven/
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