Jacob Rotius

Dutch painter (1644-1681)
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Summary

Jacob Rotius was born on September 11, 1644[1], in Hoorn[2]. He died on January 1, 1681[3], in Hoorn[4]. He worked as a painter[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jan Albertsz Rotius[7]
  • Mother: Maartje Ambrosiusdr Rotius[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Movement: Dutch Golden Age painting[11]
  • Genre: floral painting[12], still life[13]
  • Commons category: Jacob Rotius[14]
  • Given name: Jacob[15]
  • Work location: Amsterdam[16], Hoorn[17]
  • Student of: Jan Davidsz. de Heem[18]
  • Described by source: The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters[19], The Lives of Dutch painters and paintresses[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[21]
  • Commons Creator page: Jacob Rotius[22]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23]
  • Has works in the collection: Seattle Art Museum[24], Noordbrabants Museum[25], Westfries Museum[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[28]
  • P14750: 4AAF-6221-BED8-606F-35D3[29]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Rotius born?

Jacob Rotius's place of birth was Hoorn[2].

Where did Jacob Rotius die?

Jacob Rotius passed away in Hoorn[4].

Who were Jacob Rotius's parents?

Jacob Rotius's father was Jan Albertsz Rotius[7]. Jacob Rotius's mother was Maartje Ambrosiusdr Rotius[8].

What did Jacob Rotius do for work?

Jacob Rotius worked as a painter[5].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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