Pieter Nijs

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Born(1624-04-15)April 15, 1624
DiedJune 16, 1681(1681-06-16) (aged 57)
KnownforDutch painter
Pieter Nijs
Born(1624-04-15)April 15, 1624
DiedJune 16, 1681(1681-06-16) (aged 57)
Known forDutch painter
Portrait of a lady in South-German costume with boxed ruff collar and brämikappe, signed and dated 1654

Pieter Nijs or Nys (April 15, 1624 – June 16, 1681), was a Dutch Golden Age painter. Nijs was born in Amsterdam. According to the RKD he was a pupil of Hendrik Martensz Sorgh.[1] Besides in Amsterdam, he worked in Rotterdam, Leuven and Antwerp and various towns in Germany.[1] He is known for genre works, farm scenes, and portraits.[1]

Nijs died in Amsterdam.

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