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Jürgen Ovens
Dutch painter (1623–1678) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jürgen Ovens (1623 – 9 December 1678), also known as Georg, or Jurriaen Ovens whilst in the Netherlands, was a portrait painter and art-dealer from North Frisia and, according to Arnold Houbraken, a pupil of Rembrandt. He is best known for his painting in the city hall of Amsterdam and paintings for the Dukes of Holstein-Gottorp for whom he worked for more than 30 years, also as an art dealer.
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Jürgen Ovens | |
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![]() Jürgen Ovens, Self-portrait | |
Born | 1623 |
Died | 9 December 1678 |
Nationality | Danish |
Education | Under Rembrandt |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work | Blue Madonna in Schleswig Cathedral |
Movement | Baroque |
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