Jacob van Geel

Figures in a forest landscape

Jacob van Geel (c.1585–1648) was a Dutch Golden Age painter.

Biography

Van Geel was born in Middelburg. According to the RKD his birthplace and teacher are not known.[1] He is first recorded at Middelburg in 1615 when he became a member of the committee of the Guild of St. Luke there.[1] He is traceable there until 1625.[1] In 1626 he is recorded in Delft, where he joined the guild there in 1627 and where in 1628 he declared he was 43 years old.[1] Pestered by his creditors he moved after the death of his wife to Dordrecht where in late 1634 he joined the guild.[1] He died in Dordrecht. A monograph was published by Laurens J. Bol recording 22 works, supplemented with 7 more works described by Bol in his book Goede Onbekenden.[1] He is known for landscapes and architectural studies.[1]

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Jacob van Geel in the RKD
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