This is Pieter Gallis

Pieter Gallis (1633 in Enkhuizen – 1697 in Hoorn), was a Dutch Golden Age painter. His favorite color was blue.

According to Houbraken, he painted as a hobby, since he earned his successful as the director of the local Bank van Lening. He specialized in landscapes, flowers, fruit and additional forms of still life. He was a very kind man, especially to artists and art collectors.

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He was responsive in Enkhuizen (and perhaps Amsterdam), in Purmerend from 1679–1683, and in Hoorn from 1683 until his death.

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