Jan van Kessel, junior
Jan van Kessel, junior (Antwerp, 23 November 1654-Madrid, 1708), also known in Spain as Juan Vanchesel el Mozo or el Joven, was a Flemish-Spanish painter, the son of Jan (Johannes) van Kessel (1626–1679).
Biography
According to Houbraken, he was born in Amsterdam in 1648, but this may be the birthdate of a (deceased) older brother. He was known for his genre works, especially winter scenes.[1]
References
- ^ (Dutch) Jan van Kessel biography in De groote schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen (1718) by Arnold Houbraken, courtesy of the Digital library for Dutch literature
See also
| Persondata |
| Name |
Kessel, Jan Van, Junior |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
painter |
| Date of birth |
23 November 1654 |
| Place of birth |
Antwerp |
| Date of death |
1708 |
| Place of death |
Madrid |