Thomas van der Wilt
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]
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References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b (in Dutch) 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
- ^ Jump up to: a b Thomas van der Wilt in the RKD
Categories:
- 1659 births
- 1733 deaths
- 17th-century Dutch painters
- 18th-century Dutch painters
- Dutch male painters
- Dutch portrait painters
- People from Korendijk