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Johan le Ducq

1629 – 1676

Dutch painter

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About Johan le Ducq

Lived 1629 – 1676 (aged 46–47). Johan le Ducq was a Dutch painter, printmaker, art dealer, visual artist, etcher and draftsperson.

Johan le Ducq (1629 in The Hague – 1676 in The Hague) was a Dutch painter.

It is generally thought that he studied under Paulus Potter and possibly with Karel du Jardin. In 1660 he was admitted to the Society of Painters in The Hague, where in 1671 he became director of the Academy. In 1671 he also joined the army of the Staten-Generaal as an ensign. He died in 1676 from wounds received from a fight with a fellow soldier over money.

He is remembered as a painter of landscapes and animals; his works featuring dogs are especially prized.

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Important facts

Born
1629, The Hague
Birth century
Died
1676, The Hague
Nationality
Also known as
Giovanni Le Duc, Johan la Duc, John le Duc, Johan la Duck, Johan Le Ducq, Johan le Duc
moreJohan Leduck, Johan le Duck, Johan le Decq, Johan Leduc, Johan le Duk, Duk, Ledük, Duc, J. Le Duc, J. le Duck, A. le Ducq, Le Douc, J. le Ducq, La Duck, jan le ducq, le Decq, Anton de Dück, Le Due, Leduc, A. le Duc, C. le Ducq, La Duc, Jean Le Duc, Jan Le Duc, Le Duck, Ledux, Jean Ducq, Jean Leduc, Leduck, Laduke, J le Ducq, Ducq J. Le, A. le Duck, Le Duke, J.L. Duc, Le Dück, J. Leduc, Leducq, Du

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johan le Ducq?

Dutch painter (1629-1676)

When was Johan le Ducq born?

Johan le Ducq was born in 1629 in The Hague.

When did Johan le Ducq die?

Johan le Ducq died in 1676 in The Hague.

What was Johan le Ducq's occupation?

Johan le Ducq was a painter, printmaker, art dealer, visual artist, etcher and draftsperson.

What nationality was Johan le Ducq?

Johan le Ducq was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johan le Ducq

· Wikidata: Q323792

· DBpedia: Johan le Ducq

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