Thomas van der Wilt explained

Thomas van der Wilt (1659 - 1733) was an 18th-century painter from the Northern Netherlands.

Biography

Van der Wilt was born in Piershil. Houbraken mentioned him as one of the pupils of Jan Verkolje.[1] He became a master portrait painter in Delft, where he died.[1]

According to the RKD he became the teacher of Jacob Campo Weyerman.[2] He is known for portraits and historical allegories.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Thomas van der Wilt in Jan Verkolje biography in De groote schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen (1718) by Arnold Houbraken, courtesy of the Digital library for Dutch literature
  2. https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/84874 Thomas van der Wilt

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