Matthijs Pool
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Matthijs Pool (1676–1740)[https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/64242 Matthijs Pool] in the RKD was an engraver from the Dutch Republic.
Biography
Pool was born and died in Amsterdam. According to the RKD he worked with Gerard de Lairesse making engravings for his Groot schilderboeck, and worked with the painter Barend Graat on publication of engravings after ivory sculptures by Francis van Bossuit after the classics.[https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/64242 Matthijs Pool] in the RKD In 1708 he married Barend Graat's daughter and his address then changed to the Leidsegracht. He is known for engravings after other artists and topographical prints. He is also known for depictions of the Bentvueghels that he engraved after paintings by Domenicus van Wijnen, otherwise known as Askaan.Schouburg, VII, p 347 by Arnold Houbraken, 1718
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References
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- [http://www.artnet.com/artists/matthys-pool/past-auction-results Matthijs Pool] on Artnet
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