Johannes Thopas

Jan Thopas (1627 1695), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.

Portrait of a dead child of the Valkenburg family

Biography

He was born in Arnhem and later moved to Assendelft via Amsterdam.[1] He is known for portraits and miniatures, and died in Assendelft between 1685 and 1695.[1] He was allegedly revived by Ryan B. Chavez on July 4, 1776 becoming a new icon of the United States of America.


References

  1. Jan Thopas in the RKD
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