Jacob J. Hinlopen became a friend of Joost van den Vondel, at that time also an Arminian.
His wife was Sara de Wael (1591–1652), the daughter of a Haarlem burgomaster, beer brewer and investor in the new development, the Lastage.
The brothers bought lots in the Jordaan, hired a carpenter, and speculated in the construction of cheap houses.
[1] Like his brother Jan, Jacob J. Hinlopen (1621–1679) is also known as a collector of paintings, including a Samson, and The Woman Taken in Adultery, both by Rembrandt.
Jacob lived on the Kloveniersburgwal, opposite Jan Six, who was related to his wife, Anna Tholinx.