Gerard van Opstal

Flemish Baroque sculptor (1594–1668)
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Gerard van Opstal

Summary

Gerard van Opstal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brussels[2]. He was born on January 1, 1594[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 1, 1668[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], art dealer[7], carver[8], and ivory carver[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brussels[2], Gerard van Opstal…
  • Gerard van Opstal died in Paris[4].
  • Gerard van Opstal was born on January 1, 1594[3].
  • Gerard van Opstal was born on 1595[11].
  • Gerard van Opstal died on January 1, 1668[5].
  • Gerard van Opstal died on August 1, 1668[12].
  • Gerard van Opstal held citizenship in Habsburg Netherlands[13].
  • Gerard van Opstal worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Gerard van Opstal's professions included art dealer[7].
  • Gerard van Opstal's professions included carver[8].
  • Gerard van Opstal worked as an ivory carver[9].
  • Gerard van Opstal was a member of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke[14].
  • Gerard van Opstal was a member of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[15].
  • Gerard van Opstal is recorded as male[16].
  • Gerard van Opstal's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gerard van Opstal's Commons category is recorded as Gerard van Opstal[18].
  • Gerard van Opstal's given name is recorded as Gérard[19].
  • Gerard van Opstal's work location is recorded as Brussels[20].
  • Gerard van Opstal's work location is recorded as Antwerp[21].
  • Gerard van Opstal's work location is recorded as Paris[22].
  • Gerard van Opstal's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of a sculptor, probably Gerard van Opstal (1605-1668)[23].
  • Gerard van Opstal's described by source is recorded as Het Gulden Cabinet[24].
  • Gerard van Opstal's described by source is recorded as The Lives of Dutch painters and paintresses[25].
  • Gerard van Opstal's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Gerard van Opstal's described by source is recorded as Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerard van Opstal's place of birth was Brussels[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1594[3] and 1595[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], art dealer[7], carver[8], and ivory carver[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1668[5] and August 1, 1668[12]. Gerard van Opstal died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Gerard van Opstal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gerard van Opstal born?

Gerard van Opstal's place of birth was Brussels[2].

Where did Gerard van Opstal die?

Gerard van Opstal passed away in Paris[4].

What did Gerard van Opstal do for work?

Gerard van Opstal worked as sculptor[6], art dealer[7], carver[8], and ivory carver[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library
    Country of citizenship Habsburg Netherlands
    Has works in the collection Art Institute of Chicago, J. Paul Getty Museum, Musée de Cluny
    Instance of human
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