Johannes Jansz. van Bronckhorst

Johannes Jansz van Bronckhorst (1627 – 1656), was a Dutch Golden Age painter who died young.

Detail of organ shutter painted in 1655, from photo taken at time of restoration, Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam

Biography

He was born in Utrecht and was a pupil of Jan Gerritsz van Bronckhorst.[1] He travelled to Rome, and became a member of Bentvueghels (nickname unknown).[1] In Rome, he became friends with the poet Reyer Anslo, whose portrait he painted.[1] He died in Amsterdam.

References
  1. Johannes Jansz. van Bronckhorst in the RKD
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