About Johannes Baptista van Acker
Lived 1794 – 1863 (aged 68). Johannes Baptista van Acker was a Belgian painter and draftsperson.
Johannes Baptista van Acker (1794–1863) was a Flemish painter.
Van Acker was born at Bruges. He studied under Ducq, and soon became popular as a miniature-painter. In 1834 he went to Paris, and was there acknowledged as one of the best artists of his class. After his return to Bruges, he was called by King Leopold to Brussels, and painted numerous miniatures of the royal family and personages of the court. After a journey to England, Van Acker returned to Bruges, where he died, in 1863.
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Who was Johannes Baptista van Acker?
Miniature painter (1794-1863)
When was Johannes Baptista van Acker born?
Johannes Baptista van Acker was born on 1 November 1794 in Bruges.
When did Johannes Baptista van Acker die?
Johannes Baptista van Acker died on 15 June 1863 in Bruges.
What was Johannes Baptista van Acker's occupation?
Johannes Baptista van Acker was a painter and draftsperson.
What nationality was Johannes Baptista van Acker?
Johannes Baptista van Acker was Belgian.
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