Robert van Voerst
17th century Dutch engraver (1597–1636)
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Summary
Robert van Voerst was born on January 17, 1597[1], in Deventer[2]. He died on January 17, 1636[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5], draftsperson[6], engraver[7], visual artist[8], and copper engraver[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[11]
- Field of work: line engraving[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: portrait[14]
- Commons category: Robert van Voerst[15]
- Given name: Robert[16]
- Commons gallery: Robert van Voerst[17]
- Work location: Utrecht[18], London[19]
- Student of: Crispijn van de Passe the Elder[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[22]
- Commons Creator page: Robert van Voerst[23]
- Date of baptism: September 8, 1597[24]
- Date of burial or cremation: September 17, 1635[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[27]
- Has works in the collection: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[28], Art Institute of Chicago[29], The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[30], Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki[31], Finnish National Gallery[32], National Gallery of Art[33], National Portrait Gallery[34], National Library of Wales[35], Yale Center for British Art[36], Musea Brugge[37]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[38]
FAQs
Where was Robert van Voerst born?
Robert van Voerst's place of birth was Deventer[2].
Where did Robert van Voerst die?
Robert van Voerst died in London[4].
What did Robert van Voerst do for work?
Robert van Voerst worked as a painter[5], draftsperson[6], engraver[7], visual artist[8], and copper engraver[9].