Jacob Moelaert

Jacob Moelart or Moelaert (1649–1732) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art collector.

Jacob Moelaert (Nicolaas Verkolje)

Biography

He was born and died in Dordrecht. According to Houbraken he was a pupil of Nicolaes Maes and learned how to paint a good portrait, but was better at history paintings.[1]

According to the RKD he is known for his art collection as well as his paintings.[2]

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References
  1. (in Dutch) Jacob Moelart Biography in De groote schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen (1718) by Arnold Houbraken, courtesy of the Digital library for Dutch literature
  2. Jacob Moelart in the RKD
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