Jan Verkolje

Dutch Republic · 1650–1693

Jan Verkolje or Johannes Verkolje (9 February 1650 (baptized), 8 May 1693 (buried)) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman and engraver. He is mainly known for his portraits and genre pieces of elegant couples in interiors and, to a lesser extent, for his religious and mythological compositions. He was a gifted mezzotint artist. Trained in Amsterdam, Verkolje spent his active professional career iLien Delft where he had access to powerful patrons. == Life == Verkolje was born in Amsterdam, the son of Benjamin Jacobsz, a locksmith, and Maria Tonnes.

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