About Jan van Kessel
Lived 1641 – 1680 (aged 39). Jan van Kessel was a Dutch painter and draftsperson.
The Amsterdam City Hall with the old Weigh House on the Dam (the weigh house was dismantled during the French occupation). Jan van Kessel (1641 or 1648 – 1680) was a Dutch Golden Age draftsman and landscape painter who made many cityscapes of Amsterdam. His work is often confused with the works of contemporary painters with the same name.
Biography According to Houbraken he was born in Amsterdam in 1648 and made clever farm scenes that he first drew from life before making his oil paintings. Houbraken went on to mention that he was best known for his winter scenes and died in 1698. He is known for cityscapes, beach scenes, winter landscapes and architectural works.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan van Kessel?
Dutch painter (1641-1680)
When was Jan van Kessel born?
Jan van Kessel was born on 22 September 1641 in Amsterdam.
When did Jan van Kessel die?
Jan van Kessel died on 24 December 1680 in Amsterdam.
What was Jan van Kessel's occupation?
Jan van Kessel was a painter and draftsperson.
What nationality was Jan van Kessel?
Jan van Kessel was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jan van Kessel (Amsterdam)
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