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Caspar Netscher

Dutch painter (1639-1684)

Caspar Netscher has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1639 in Heidelberg, Germany.

Born

in 1639

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 15, 1684

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Birthplace
Heidelberg, Germany
Professions
miniature painter, visual artist, court painter, painter
Citizenship
Dutch Republic

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1639 (SNAC; BnF authorities; Biografisch Portaal; Royal Academy of Arts; Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren; collections.artsmia.org; Union List of Artist Names; Encyclopædia Britannica Online; Benezit Dictionary of Artists; Art UK; Athenaeum; Artnet) or in 1635 (museabrugge.be).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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Questions people ask

Where was Caspar Netscher born?

Caspar Netscher was born in Heidelberg, Germany.

When did Caspar Netscher die?

Caspar Netscher died on January 15, 1684.