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Cornelis Verelst

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A vase of flowers

Cornelis Verelst (1667?–1734) was an 18th-century flower painter from the Northern Netherlands.

Biography

It is not clear if Verelst was born in Amsterdam as no baptismal record survived. He was the son of Herman and brother of Maria Verelst.[1]

He is known for flower still lifes in the manner of his uncle Simon Verelst.[1] He died in London.

Family tree

Pieter Hermansz Verelst 1618–1678
Herman Verelst 1641–1702Simon Pietersz Verelst 1644–1721?John Verelst 1648–1734
Cornelis Verelst 1667?–1734Maria Verelst 1680–1744William Verelst 1704–1752

References

  1. ^ a b Cornelis Verelst in the RKD