Jan Olis (1610-1676)

• Was a Dutch painter.
• Olis was born in Gorinchem.
• According to the RKD in 1632, he became a member of the Dordrecht Guild of St. Luke.
• In 1637, he got married.
• During the years 1632–43, he is registered both as a wine seller and a teacher in the guild.
• He moved to Heusden in 1651 where he had various positions in the council until he became a mayor there in 1657 and was tax collector in 1670.
• He is known for farm scenes, genre works, and merry companies and influenced the painter Mathieu Lenain.
• He died in Heusden.
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