Simon Pietersz Verelst
Biography
Verelst was born in The Hague. According to the RKD he was the son of Pieter Harmensz Verelst and became a pupil in the Confrerie Pictura at the same time as his brother Herman in 1663.[1] In 1668 he moved to London, where he died. He called himself "the God of Flowers", but is known for portraits as well as flower and fruit still life paintings.[1]
Pieter Hermansz Verelst 1618–1688 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Simon Pietersz Verelst 1644–1710 | Herman Verelst 1641–1690 | Johannes Verelst 1648–1734 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Maria Verelst 1680–1744 | Cornelis Verelst 1667–1734 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
William Verelst 1704–1752 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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References
- Simon Pietersz Verelst in the RKD
- Simon Pietersz Verelst on Artnet
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