Jakob Gillig
Jakob Gillig (* 1636 in Utrecht ; † around 1688 ibid) was a Dutch painter mainly of fish still lifes, as well as a merchant and prison guard.
Gillig became known for his still lifes , with which he mostly thematized river and lake fish. Later he turned to portraits with equal virtuosity .
Jakob Gillig died in 1688 at the age of about 50.
Works (selection)
- River fish (1668, still life)
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| SURNAME | Gillig, Jakob |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gillich, Jakob; Gulich, Jakob; Gulick, Jakob; Gulleg, Jakob; Gellig, Jacob; Gillig, Jacobus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dutch painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1636 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Utrecht |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 1688 |
| Place of death | Utrecht |