births
August 19, 1609
Jan Fyt, Flemish painter (died 1661)
Jan Fyt
Jan Fijt, Jan Fijt or Johannes Fijt was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman and etcher. One of the leading still life and animaliers of the 17th century, he was known for his refined flower and fruit still lives, depictions of animals, garland painting and lush hunting pieces, and combinations of these subgenres, such as game, flowers and fish under a festoon of flowers. He was probably the master of the prominent Pieter Boel, who worked in a style very similar to that of Fyt.
August 19
August 19 is the 231st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 134 days remain until the end of the year.