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Johannes Moreelse

1603 – 1634

Dutch baroque painter

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About Johannes Moreelse

Lived 1603 – 1634 (aged 30–31). Johannes Moreelse was a Dutch painter and artist.

Johannes Paulus Moreelse, or Johan Pauwelszon Moreelse ( – October 1634), was a Dutch baroque painter belonging to the school of Utrecht Caravaggism during the Dutch Golden Age.

Life

Moreelse was born in Utrecht, Holland. His father, Paulus Moreelse, was at that time a famous portrait painter. Little is known about his life. Johan Moreelse studied in Utrecht, in the studio of his father, and then in Rome (1627), where he was appointed into a papal knight order. Moreelse died in his home town during a plague epidemic. His small number of known works were only assigned to him in the 1970s.

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Important facts

Born
1603, Utrecht
Birth century
17th century
Died
19 December 1634, Utrecht
Occupation
Painter, artist
Nationality
Dutch Republic
Also known as
Johan Moreelse, Johannes Pauwelsz. Moreelse, Monogrammist J. Moreelse, Monogrammist J., I. P. M. Moreelse, Monogrammist I. P. M.
moreJohannes Paulus Moreelse

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johannes Moreelse?

Dutch baroque painter (c.1603–1634)

When was Johannes Moreelse born?

Johannes Moreelse was born in 1603 in Utrecht.

When did Johannes Moreelse die?

Johannes Moreelse died on 19 December 1634 in Utrecht.

What was Johannes Moreelse's occupation?

Johannes Moreelse was a painter and artist.

What nationality was Johannes Moreelse?

Johannes Moreelse was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes Moreelse

· Wikidata: Q1362754

· DBpedia: Johannes Moreelse

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