Jacob Xavier Vermoelen

Jacob Xavier Vermoelen or Jacob Xaver Vermoelen[1] (c. 1714 - 1784) was a Flemish painter of still lifes and game pieces who was active in Rome.

[2] Vermoelen was born in Antwerp, where he trained under Pieter Snyers.

He is recorded as executing a number of paintings in Rome in 1748.

In Rome he appears to have enjoyed high patronage as is demonstrated by two still lifes that he made for the renowned art collector Cardinal Silvio Valenti Gonzaga.

[3] He was influenced by the Antwerp painter David de Coninck who was known for his game pieces.