Adam Colonia (12 August 1634 – September 1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter active in London.
The Dutch Golden Age was a period in the history of the Netherlands, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which Dutch trade, science, military, and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. The first section is characterized by the Eighty Years' War, which ended in 1648. The Golden Age continued in peacetime during the Dutch Republic until the end of the century.
Colonia was born in Rotterdam. According to the RKD he was the son of Isaac Colonia, though coming from a painting family and running an art dealership in Rotterdam, may not have been his primary teacher. [1] His work was influenced by Jan Daemen Cool and Egbert van der Poel, either of whom may have been his teacher. [1] He married in Rotterdam in 1661 and travelled to London in 1670, where he stayed until his death. [1] He is known for Italianate landscapes and religious works. [1]
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