About Jacob Appel
Lived 1680 – 1751 (aged 70). Jacob Appel was a Dutch painter and draftsperson.
Jacob Appel (1680–1751) was a Dutch painter active in the 18th century. He was born in Amsterdam in 1680. After studying under Timotheus de Graaf in the years 1690–1692, he was instructed in landscape painting by David Van der Plaas. According to Descamps, he at first imitated the works of Tempesta, but later changed his style, and adopted that of Albert Meijeringh. He painted both landscapes and portraits. He died in 1751 at Amsterdam. He is well known as painter of the famous Petronella Oortman's Dollhouse.
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Who was Jacob Appel?
Dutch painter active in the 1700s (1680–1751)
When was Jacob Appel born?
Jacob Appel was born on 29 November 1680 in Amsterdam.
When did Jacob Appel die?
Jacob Appel died on 7 May 1751 in Amsterdam.
What was Jacob Appel's occupation?
Jacob Appel was a painter and draftsperson.
What nationality was Jacob Appel?
Jacob Appel was Dutch.
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· DBpedia: Jacob Appel (painter)
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