Abraham Bloemaert (1564-1658).
Born at Gorcum. He was a Dutch historical and landscape painter and engraver, who studied under Joseph de Beer.
Johannes Francis van Bloemen (1662-1740).
Born at Antwerp; died at Rome. A Flemish landscape painter, who went to Italy when very young and remained there all his life. Studied under Goubau and was called Orizonti.
Petrus van Bloemen (1657-1719.)
Born at Antwerp. He visited Rome for improvement, where the Flemings called him Standard, from his painting occasionally charges of cavalry. He returned to Antwerp, and in 1699 was made director of the Academy.
James Bogle (1817-1873).
Born in Georgetown, S. C.; died in Brooklyn, N. Y. Came to New York 1836, and entered the studio of Professor Morse. He confined himself to portrait painting.
Ferdinand Bol (1611-1681).
Born at Dort. A Dutch historical and portrait painter and engraver. His family removed to Amsterdam where he studied under Rembrandt, whose style he imitated.