Jacob Moelaert
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Jacob Moelart or Moelaert (1649, Dordrecht
– 1732, Dordrecht
), was a Dutch Golden Age
painter and art collector.
and learned how to paint a good portrait, but was better at history paintings.
According to the RKD he is known for his art collection as well as his paintings.
Dordrecht
Dordrecht , colloquially Dordt, historically in English named Dort, is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the fourth largest city of the province, having a population of 118,601 in 2009...
– 1732, Dordrecht
Dordrecht
Dordrecht , colloquially Dordt, historically in English named Dort, is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the fourth largest city of the province, having a population of 118,601 in 2009...
), was a Dutch Golden Age
Dutch Golden Age
The Golden Age was a period in Dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which Dutch trade, science, military and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. The first half is characterised by the Eighty Years' War till 1648...
painter and art collector.
Biography
According to Houbraken he was a pupil of Nicolaes MaesNicolaes Maes
Nicolaes Maes, also known as Nicolaes Maas was a Dutch Golden Age painter of genre and portraits.-Biography:...
and learned how to paint a good portrait, but was better at history paintings.
According to the RKD he is known for his art collection as well as his paintings.