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| Jacob Appel (I) (1680–1761) | ||||||||||
| Appel was a native of Amsterdam and displayed artistic talent from an early age. After studying under the landscape painter Timotheus de Graaf, he was further instructed in the same genre by David van der Plaas. According to Descamps, he initially imitated the works of Tempesta but later changed his style, adopting that of his other teacher, Albert Meijeringh. Appel was first active in Zaandam, Haarlem, and The Hague, and by 1705, he was working in Amsterdam. He eventually settled in Zaandam, where he received many important commissions from notable figures in the area and surrounding cities. Returning to Amsterdam, he established an art business dedicated to decorating houses and gardens. He gained a reputation for his large wall-covering canvas landscapes and historical paintings, which are no longer extant, though he achieved greater success with his portraits. He taught his son, Jacob Appel (II), as well as one of Gerard de Lairesse's sons. Appel died in Amsterdam. | ||||||||||
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