About Nicolaes Willingh
Lived 1640 – 1678 (aged 37–38). Nicolaes Willingh was a Dutch painter and decorator.
Nicolaes Willingh (1640, The Hague – 1678, Berlin), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
Biography
According to Houbraken he was the teacher of Robbert Duval and Augustinus Terwesten. According to Jan van Gool, who was curious about Houbraken's "teacher of Robbert Duval and Augustinus Terwesten", he was born in the Hague and made a name for himself working for the "Grave van Hoorn" (Count of Hoorn). He died in Berlin in 1678. He became court painter to Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg in 1667, and his pupils were Robbert Duval, Louis Michiel, and Augustinus Terwesten I. He is known for landscapes and historical allegories.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nicolaes Willingh?
Dutch Golden Age painter (1640-1678)
When was Nicolaes Willingh born?
Nicolaes Willingh was born in 1640 in The Hague.
When did Nicolaes Willingh die?
Nicolaes Willingh died on 29 March 1678 in Berlin.
What was Nicolaes Willingh's occupation?
Nicolaes Willingh was a painter and decorator.
What nationality was Nicolaes Willingh?
Nicolaes Willingh was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Nicolaes Willingh
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