Johan, or Jan van Gool (1685–1763)

• Was a Dutch painter and writer from The Hague.
• Now he is remembered mainly as a biographer of artists from the Dutch Golden Age.
• He is best known today for his book of artist biographies, otherwise known as the "Nieuw Schouburg".
• His book contains many notes about Hague painters and the founding of the drawing academy in the Hague.
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