1639 – 1681

Painter, part of a Dutch family of painters and draughtsmen of Flemish origin (also spelt Knijff), son of Wouter Knijff. Jacob Knyff is recorded in Paris in 1672, where he had one pupil, Johannes Glauber. The same year he moved to England, one of the Dutch artists who were encouraged to come by Charles II's proclamation promising the work in this country.Show more

1 artwork in collection