Jan Pauwel Gillemans The Elder - Artist Info

About Jan Pauwel Gillemans The Elder

Name variants

Jan Pauwell Gilmans I
  • Biography

    Jan Pauwel Gillemans The Elder was born in Antwerp, where he trained as a goldsmith before specializing as a still-life painter. He became a member of the local guild of St. Luke in 1647/8, following in the footsteps of his father who was a master in the guild. Gillemans was influenced by Jan Davidsz. de Heem and his workshop, who were active in Antwerp from the mid-1630s.

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