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Jacob van der Ulft (; 1621–1689) was a Dutch painter, glass painter, print artist, architect and mayor. He was known for his architectural and city views, landscapes and topographical views.Jacob van der Ulft
in the RKD
at Hadrianus In 1679 he fled to The Hague for a short period following accusations of corruption. In 1683 he left Gorinchem definitely for Noordwijk, where he later died.
Van der Ulft was known for his paintings, gouaches and many drawings, as well as stained glass paintings.
Van der Ulft was according to the early biographer Arnold Houbraken the best glass painter of his century. The artist went to great trouble to reinvent the techniques of Dirk Crabeth and his brother Wouter. Gorinchem and the surrounding towns all had examples of his stained glass work. Van der Ulft made oil painting and engraving of old ruins, showing each crack and cranny. He painted many Italianate landscapes with monuments and triumphal arches. These were based on Italianate prints since according to Houbraken the artist had never visited Italy.
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Life
He was the son of the mayor of Gorinchem. He was registered in Gorinchem during the years 1652–1683. In 1658 he is registered as making sketches of heraldic shields for the city of Gorinchem. In 1659 he is mentioned in a notarized document as being a painter and an architect. Like his father he became a mayor of Gorinchem from 1660 to 1679.Jacob van der Ulftat Hadrianus In 1679 he fled to The Hague for a short period following accusations of corruption. In 1683 he left Gorinchem definitely for Noordwijk, where he later died.
Work
Van der Ulft was known for his paintings, gouaches and many drawings, as well as stained glass paintings.
Van der Ulft was according to the early biographer Arnold Houbraken the best glass painter of his century. The artist went to great trouble to reinvent the techniques of Dirk Crabeth and his brother Wouter. Gorinchem and the surrounding towns all had examples of his stained glass work. Van der Ulft made oil painting and engraving of old ruins, showing each crack and cranny. He painted many Italianate landscapes with monuments and triumphal arches. These were based on Italianate prints since according to Houbraken the artist had never visited Italy.