Biography of Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot 1702-1772

On 18th January 1702 Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot was born at Ghent [Map].

1736. Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot (age 33). Portrait of Danvers Osborn 3rd Baronet (age 20).

Around 1736 Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot (age 33) travelled to England where he established himself as a painter of portraits, history and sporting scenes. He returned in 1737 on the death of his father.

Before 1739. Attributed to Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot (age 36). Portrait of (age 46), (age 39) and their children (age 14), , Edward Astley 4th Baronet (age 9) and the Reverend John Astley.

On or 24th February 1772 Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot (age 70) died.