1663
Snip, hanging (Jacob Biltius, 1663)
Jacob Biltius (1633–1681) made Snip, hanging. It dates from 1663. It is kept at Fries Museum in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
Snip, hanging, in brief
- Title
- Snip, hanging
- Artist
- Jacob Biltius (1633–1681)
- Artist born in
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Date
- 1663
- Where to see it
- Fries Museum, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Which museum holds Snip, hanging?
Fries Museum
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
The History and Identity of Fries Museum Located in Leeuwarden, in the Friesland Province of the Netherlands, the Fries Museum functions as a repository for the history, art, and culture of the region. The institution focuses on the specific development of Friesland, presenting the historical narratives and the identity of the province through its various collections. The museum's scope extends from the early history of the area to the complexities of modern Frisian life.
High-resolution images of Snip, hanging
Jacob Biltius, Snip, hanging (1663), Fries Museum. Public domain.
Questions on Snip, hanging, answered
Where is "Snip, hanging" by Jacob Biltius on display today?
You can see the original "Snip, hanging" at the Fries Museum, Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
What is the creation date of "Snip, hanging" by Jacob Biltius?
The creation of "Snip, hanging" by Jacob Biltius is dated 1663.
Is "Snip, hanging" by Jacob Biltius in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Snip, hanging" by Jacob Biltius: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who created "Snip, hanging"?
The artist behind "Snip, hanging" is Jacob Biltius. The work is catalogued under Jacob Biltius's name.
How old was Jacob Biltius when creating "Snip, hanging" in 1663?
Jacob Biltius was 30 years old when creating "Snip, hanging" in 1663. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1633.
Is "Snip, hanging" by Jacob Biltius in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Snip, hanging" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1681.
Did "Snip, hanging" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of Jacob Biltius is Netherlands, and the museum holding the original of "Snip, hanging" is in Netherlands.
About the artist, Jacob Biltius
1633–1681, Netherlands
Jacob Biltius
The Life and Travels of Jacob Biltius Jacob Biltius was a Dutch still life painter born in The Hague. He began his artistic training in The Hague, studying under the French painter Carel Hardy around 1651, and later trained with Pieter de Putter, who was known for his fish still lifes. His career saw him active in various locations, including The Hague, Amsterdam, Maastricht, Antwerp, Leeuwarden, and Bergen op Zoom. In 1660, he was admitted to the Confrerie Pictura.