LEEMANS, Johannes
(b. 1633, Den Haag, d. 1688, Den Haag)

Biography

Dutch painter. He was the younger brother of the painter Anthonie Leemans (c. 1630-1671). Both painters are known for still-life paintings of hunting paraphernalia and vanitas pieces. They made a profitable living making trompe-l'oeil paintings of hunting paraphernalia, birdcages, and weaponry.

Johannes was also a wine dealer in addition to being a painter. He lived and worked in The Hague, but is registered in Amsterdam in 1671.



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