About Jacob Duck
Lived 1600 – 1667. Jacob Duck was a Dutch painter.
Jacob Duck (also Ducq, Duyck, Duick, Duc) (1600 – buried 22/28 January 1667) was a Dutch painter and etcher.
Duck is thought to have been born in Utrecht. From 1611, he was trained in Utrecht to become a goldsmith, in which craft he became a master in 1619. From 1621 he took drawing lessons from Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot. He was primarily active in Utrecht, but between 1636 and 1646 also in Haarlem, while between 1656 and 1660 he lived in The Hague. In 1661 he returned to Utrecht, where he died and was buried at the monastery of St. Mary Magdalene. His works reside at many notable museums, including the Hermitage Museum.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jacob Duck?
Dutch painter (1600-1667)
When was Jacob Duck born?
Jacob Duck was born in 1600 in Utrecht.
When did Jacob Duck die?
Jacob Duck died on 28 January 1667 in Utrecht.
What was Jacob Duck's occupation?
Jacob Duck was a painter.
What nationality was Jacob Duck?
Jacob Duck was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob Duck. https://biography.guide/jacob-duck/
MLA: "Jacob Duck." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-duck/.
Chicago: "Jacob Duck." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-duck/.
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