Jan van Somer

Dutch artist, approximately 1645-
Person human Q19610047
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Jan van Somer

Summary

Jan van Somer is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on 1645[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a draftsperson[5], painter[6], copper engraver[7], engraver[8], and publisher[9]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Jan van Somer's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Jan van Somer died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Jan van Somer was born on 1645[3].
  • Jan van Somer held citizenship in Dutch Republic[11].
  • Jan van Somer's professions included draftsperson[5].
  • Jan van Somer's professions included painter[6].
  • Jan van Somer's professions included copper engraver[7].
  • Jan van Somer's professions included engraver[8].
  • Jan van Somer worked as a publisher[9].
  • Jan van Somer worked as a printmaker[12].
  • Jan van Somer is recorded as male[13].
  • Jan van Somer's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Jan van Somer's Commons category is recorded as Jan van Somer[15].
  • Jan van Somer's given name is recorded as Jan[16].
  • Jan van Somer's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[17].
  • Jan van Somer's work location is recorded as London[18].
  • Jan van Somer's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1671[19].
  • Jan van Somer's described by source is recorded as Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[20].
  • Jan van Somer's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jan van Somer[21].
  • Jan van Somer's different from is recorded as Jan Somer[22].
  • Jan van Somer's different from is recorded as Jean Somer[23].
  • Jan van Somer's start of work period is recorded as 1656[24].
  • Jan van Somer's end of work period is recorded as 1678[25].
  • Jan van Somer's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26].
  • Jan van Somer's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan van Somer was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on 1645[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include draftsperson[5], painter[6], copper engraver[7], engraver[8], publisher[9], and printmaker[12].

Death and Burial

Jan van Somer died in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Jan van Somer is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Jan van Somer born?

Born in Amsterdam[2], Jan van Somer…

Where did Jan van Somer die?

Jan van Somer passed away in Amsterdam[4].

What did Jan van Somer do for work?

Jan van Somer worked as draftsperson[5], painter[6], copper engraver[7], engraver[8], and publisher[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Kolja21 · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Library of congress authority id n50013087
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  2. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Floruit +1671-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Ecartico person id 6947
    Occupation draftsperson, painter, copper engraver +3
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id 149666327
    + 60 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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