About Jacob Rotius
Lived 1644 – 1681 (aged 36–37). Jacob Rotius was a Dutch painter.
Jacob Rotius (11 September 1644, Hoorn – 1681, Hoorn), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
Biography According to Houbraken he was a pupil of Jan Davidsz de Heem, whose style he successfully copied. He earned a good living as a flower painter, but died relatively young due to his "melancholy attitude".
According to the RKD he was the son of Jan Albertsz Rotius, and specialized in flower and vegetable still life paintings.
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Who was Jacob Rotius?
Dutch painter (1644-1681)
When was Jacob Rotius born?
Jacob Rotius was born on 11 September 1644 in Hoorn.
When did Jacob Rotius die?
Jacob Rotius died in 1681 in Hoorn.
What was Jacob Rotius's occupation?
Jacob Rotius was a painter.
What nationality was Jacob Rotius?
Jacob Rotius was Dutch.
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