About Jacob de Wolf
Jacob de Wolf was a Dutch painter, etcher and draftsperson.
Jacob de Wolf (1630, in Groningen – 1685, in Groningen), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
Biography According to Houbraken he was a friend of the painter Johan Starrenberg. Unable to gain favor with buyers, he became depressed when he saw the works of lesser painters selling for higher prices than his own work.
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Who was Jacob de Wolf?
painter from the Northern Netherlands (1630-1685)
When did Jacob de Wolf die?
Jacob de Wolf died in 1685 in Groningen.
What was Jacob de Wolf's occupation?
Jacob de Wolf was a painter, etcher and draftsperson.
What nationality was Jacob de Wolf?
Jacob de Wolf was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob de Wolf. https://biography.guide/jacob-de-wolf/
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