or BARKER, Jacob, portrait and historical painter, was born at Harlingen in 1609, but spent the greater part of his life at Amsterdam. His portraits are executed with boldness, spirit, and grace. His incredible expedition in painting was testified by a half-length portrait of a lady, adorned with rich drapery and jewels, which he began and finished in one day. Of his historical subjects the picture of Cimon and Iphigenia is worthy of mention. He died in 1651.