Michiel Jansz. van Miereveld (or Mierevelt) was born in Delft; he was taught by Anthonie van Blocklandt in Utrecht. He was active in Delft and joined the painters' guild there before 1613, although he was much employed at the Stadholder's court in The Hague. He died in Delft. He was a portrait painter.
Michiel van Miereveld
1567 - 1641
Paintings by Michiel van Miereveld
Michiel Jansz. van Miereveld was one of the most successful portrait painters of the early decades of the seventeenth century. He was a favourite at the Dutch court, and his profile was such that Charles I tried – unsuccessfully – to tempt him to come to London.This portrait, which is (now very f...
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