Jacob Moelaert

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Dutch painter

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Male

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Birth:

1 January 1649(Dordrecht)

Death:

1 January 1732(Dordrecht)

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Biography

Introduction

Jacob Moelart or Moelaert (1649, Dordrecht – 1732, Dordrecht), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art collector.

According to Houbraken he was a pupil of Nicolaes Maes and learned how to paint a good portrait, but was better at history paintings.

According to the RKD he is known for his art collection as well as his paintings.