Wigerus Vitringa

Wigerus Vitringa (October 8, 1657 – January 18, 1725), was a Dutch seascape painter.

Biography

Vitringa was born in Leeuwarden. According to the RKD he was the son of a prominent lawyer who could financially permit himself a career in the arts.^[1] He was the pupil of Richard Brakenburg and possibly also the pupil of Ludolf Bakhuizen, whose style he followed. He moved to Alkmaar in the 1680's where his eyesight slowly deteriorated.^[1] He became a member of the Guild of St. Luke there in 1696. In 1708 he returned to Friesland where he became a teacher. His most notable pupil was Tako Hajo Jelgersma.^[1] Vitringa died in Wirdum.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Wigerus Vitringa in the RKD

Vitringa search term in the database of the Fries Scheepvaartmuseum
Wigerus Vitringa on Artnet

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Name	Vitringa, Wigerus
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Date of birth	October 8, 1657
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Date of death	January 18, 1725
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