About Jacob van Schuppen
Lived 1670 – 1751 (aged 81). Jacob van Schuppen was a French and German painter, teacher and visual artist.
Jacob van Schuppen (26 January 1670 – 29 January 1751) was a French-Austrian painter who was known for his portraits, history paintings and genre scenes. He was court painter in Vienna.
Biography Jacob van Schuppen was born in Fontainebleau, France, as the son of Elisabeth de Mesmaker and the Flemish painter-engraver Pieter van Schuppen, who was originally from Antwerp. He worked in the Netherlands before moving to Vienna. He was taught to paint by his father and his uncle Nicolas de Largillière.
In 1719, he was registered in Lunéville, but he moved in the same year to Vienna, where he became court painter. and he was an influence on Daniel Gran. Christian Hilfgott Brand (father of Johann Christian Brand) and Carl Heinrich Brandt were among his pupils.
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Who was Jacob van Schuppen?
French-Austrian painter (1670-1751)
When was Jacob van Schuppen born?
Jacob van Schuppen was born on 26 January 1670 in Fontainebleau.
When did Jacob van Schuppen die?
Jacob van Schuppen died on 29 January 1751 in Vienna.
What was Jacob van Schuppen's occupation?
Jacob van Schuppen was a painter, teacher and visual artist.
What nationality was Jacob van Schuppen?
Jacob van Schuppen was French and German.
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