ROOS, Jan
(b. 1591 Antwerpen, d. 1638 Genova)
Jan Roos (Giovanni Rosa or Rosso Genovese in Italy) was a Flemish painter. He trained with Frans Snyders. He travelled to Rome and then to Genoa where he remained until his death in 1638.
Jan Roos (Giovanni Rosa or Rosso Genovese in Italy) was a Flemish painter. He trained with Frans Snyders. He travelled to Rome and then to Genoa where he remained until his death in 1638.
The influence of Frans Snyders, the teacher of the artist, can be seen in this still-life.