Jacob van der Ulft (1627–1689)

• Was a Dutch painter, glass painter, print artist.

• Jacob van der Ulft was known for his architectural and city views, landscapes and topographical views.

• 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.

• 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 according to the early biographer Arnold Houbraken the best glass painter of his century.

• Van der Ulft made oil painting and engraving of old ruins, showing each crack and cranny.

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