Wigerus Vitringa

Dutch painter

Engraving of Vitringa by Cornelis van Noorde after a drawing by Vitringa's pupil Tako Hajo Jelgersma done in 1721.

Wigerus Vitringa (October 8, 1657 - January 18, 1725), was a Dutch seascape painter.

## Biography

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Man of War and smaller ships in rough seas

Vitringa was born in Leeuwarden. According to the RKD he was the son of a prominent lawyer who could financially permit himself a career in the arts.[1] He was the pupil of Richard Brakenburg and possibly also the pupil of Ludolf Bakhuizen, whose style he followed. He moved to Alkmaar in the 1680s where his eyesight slowly deteriorated.[1] He became a member of the Guild of St. Luke there in 1696. In 1708 he returned to Friesland where he became a teacher. His most notable pupil was Tako Hajo Jelgersma.[1] Vitringa died in Wirdum.

## References

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1. ^ a b c Wigerus Vitringa in the RKD

* Vitringa search term in the database of the Fries Scheepvaartmuseum
* Wigerus Vitringa on Artnet

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