JETE
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Dutch painter (1724-1781)
A.K.A.
Jan Ekels, Jan Ekels (I), Jan (I) Ekels, Jan Eckels, Jan van Ekels, Jan, the Elder Ekels, the elder Ekels, Jan Ekels I, Jan I Ekels, I Ekels
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
21 November 1724(Amsterdam)
Death:
22 November 1781(Amsterdam)
Family:
Children:
Jan Ekels the Younger
The details
Biography
Jan Ekels the Elder (1724 Amsterdam -1781, Amsterdam), was a scholar of Dirk Dalens, the younger. He painted views of cities in the manner of Jan ten Compe. His pictures are generally of a small size, and are highly finished, with a good effect of light and shade.