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Jan Fyt (1611-1661)

"Jan Fijt or Johannes Fijt (or Fyt) (15 March 1611 – 11 September 1661) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman and etcher. One of the leading animaliers of the 17th century, he was known for his refined depictions of animals and his lush hunting pieces." - (en.wikipedia.org 24.12.2019)

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was born Antwerp 1611
baptized Antwerp March 15, 1611
died Antwerp September 11, 1661

Biography

Traveller Research expedition France 1633-1634
Student Jan van Goyen
Student Frans Snyders
Traveller Research expedition Genoa
professional / worker Antwerp

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BlumenstückHunde bei erlegtem Wild (Dogs and Dead Game)Elejtett nyúl és madarakDiana und ihre Nymphen[Titelblatt; Title Page][Hunde in einer Ruine; Dogs in a Ruin]
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Intellectual creation Jan Fyt (1611-1661)
Printing plate produced Jacob Männl (1654-1712)
Intellectual creation / Painted Wilebrorts, Abraham

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