About Jan Josef Horemans the Elder
Lived 1682 – 1759 (aged 76–77). Jan Josef Horemans the Elder was a painter.
Jan Josef Horemans the Elder (1682–1759) was a Flemish painter of the 18th century. He was mainly known for his genre scenes but he also painted portraits and historical allegories.
Life He was born in Antwerp. He was registered at the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as a pupil of the sculptor Michiel van der Voort the Elder in the guild year 1694-95 and later of the painter Jan van Pee.
In 1706 he became master in the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke. The next year he married Maria Francisca van der Voort, the daughter of his first master Michiel van der Voort the Elder. Their son Jan Josef Horemans the Younger also became a painter. His scenes from contemporary everyday life combine observation but are executed with a certain stiffness.
His works were highly prized on the market. Most of his paintings are signed.
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Who was Jan Josef Horemans the Elder?
Flemish painter (1682-1759)
When was Jan Josef Horemans the Elder born?
Jan Josef Horemans the Elder was born in 1682 in Antwerp.
When did Jan Josef Horemans the Elder die?
Jan Josef Horemans the Elder died on 7 August 1759 in Antwerp.
What was Jan Josef Horemans the Elder's occupation?
Jan Josef Horemans the Elder was a painter.
What nationality was Jan Josef Horemans the Elder?
Jan Josef Horemans the Elder's recorded nationality: Habsburg Netherlands.
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