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Willem van Aelst
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painter from the Northern Netherlands (1627–1683)
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Willem van Aelst was a Dutch painter and draftsperson born in Delft in 1627. He worked in the field of painting, specializing in still life and the realism movement. His professional career included work locations in Delft, France, Paris, and Florence. He was a member of the Bentvueghels and studied under Evert van Aelst.
Van Aelst taught Rachel Ruysch and received sponsorship from Ferdinando II de' Medici. His works are held in the collections of the National Gallery of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, J. Paul Getty Museum, and Nationalmuseum. He died in Amsterdam. He is described in sources such as The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters and Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Willem
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
- Place of birth
- Delft
- Place of death
- Amsterdam
- Occupation
- draftsperson
- Student of
- Evert van Aelst
- Field of work
- painting
- Movement
- realism
- Work location
- Amsterdam
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- Commons category
- Willem van Aelst
- date of birth
- 1627-05-16
- date of death
- 1683-05-00
- Commons Creator page
- Willem van Aelst
- member of
- Bentvueghels
- student
- Rachel Ruysch
- name in native language
- Willem van Aelst
- sponsor
- Ferdinando II de' Medici
- has works in the collection
- Pomeranian State Museum
- date of baptism
- 1627-05-16
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Works in European collections
4 objects attributed to Willem van Aelst, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Encyclopedic overview
Still Life with Flowers, 1665, Musée Thomas-Henry, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Willem van Aelst (16 May 1627 – buried 22 May 1683) was a Dutch Golden Age artist who specialized in still-life painting with flowers or game.
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