About Jacob Gerritsz Loef
Lived 1607 – 1670 (aged 62–63). Jacob Gerritsz Loef was a Dutch painter.
Jacob Gerritszoon Loef (1605/1607 – 1683/1685), was a Dutch Golden Age marine painter.
He was born and died in Enkhuizen and worked there and in nearby Hoorn. According to the RKD he is known for his marines and Gerrit Pompe was his pupil. He signed his works with the monogram IGL.
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Who was Jacob Gerritsz Loef?
Dutch Golden Age painter
When was Jacob Gerritsz Loef born?
Jacob Gerritsz Loef was born in 1607 in Enkhuizen.
When did Jacob Gerritsz Loef die?
Jacob Gerritsz Loef died in 1670.
What was Jacob Gerritsz Loef's occupation?
Jacob Gerritsz Loef was a painter.
What nationality was Jacob Gerritsz Loef?
Jacob Gerritsz Loef was Dutch.
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