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Willem Wissing

Willem Wissing (1653 - 1687) was active/lived in Netherlands.  Willem Wissing is known for Portrait painting.

William Wissing, Dutch ca.1656 - 1687

Though from Amsterdam, Wissing's early training took place under Willem Doudyns, a historical painter of The Hague.  From there it is believed that he went to France where he acquired a passion for metallic flowers, huge weeds and fancy accessories.  It is presumed he entered Sir Peter Lely's studio upon arriving in England in 1676.  Wissing came to be considered the most important of Lely's later pupils, and grew into fashion after the death of his master. 

The artist found obvious favor with the nobility, to the point of painting the royal family members.  Apparently his good manners and gentleness recommended him well.  Descamps, in his "Life of Wissing" comments; "In drawing his portraits, especially those of the fair sex, he always took the 'beautiful' likeness; and when any lady came to sit to him, whose complexion was any ways pale, he would commonly take her by the hand, and dance her around the   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1467 characters.]  Artist bio

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