Jan Josef Horemans the Elder
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Jan Josef Horemans the Elder (1682–1759) was a Flemish painter of the 18th century. He was mainly known for his genre scenes but he also painted portraits and historical allegories.
He was born in Antwerp. He was registered at the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as a pupil of the sculptor Michiel van der Voort the Elder in the guild year 1694-95 and later of the painter Jan van Pee.[1]
In 1706 he became master in the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke. The next year he married Maria Francisca van der Voort, the daughter of his first master Michiel van der Voort the Elder. Their son Jan Josef Horemans the Younger also became a painter.[1]
He was the teacher of his younger brother Peter Jacob and his son Jan Josef. He died in Antwerp.[1]
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