(John), an excellent painter, born at Frankfort on the Maine in 1625. He first learned the art in Holland, but perfected himself at Rome; where he studied till he was 25 years of age, when he settled at Amsterdam. His usual subjects are fairs, mountebanks, sea-pieces, and landscapes, which he composed and executed exceeding well: his landscapes are enriched with antiquities, animals, and elegant figures; his sea-fights are full of expression, exciting pity and terror, and all his objects are well designed. He had an uncommon readiness in painting figures and animals, on which account he was employed by several eminent artists to adorn their landscapes with such objects; and whatever he inserted in the works of other masters, were always well adapted, and produced an agreeable effect. He died in 1687.