William S. Mount (1807-1868).
Born and died in Setauket, L. I. At the age of seventeen he came to New York and became associated with his elder brother, Henry S. Mount, as a sign painter. In 1826 he entered the National Academy of Design, and in 1829 established himself as a portrait painter. Later he devoted himself to genre painting.
Bartolomé Estéban Murillo (1617-1682).
Spanish painter, born and died at Seville. Was placed in the academy of his uncle, Don Juan del Castillo, and later studied under Velasquez at Madrid.
Michael van Musscher (1645-1705).
A Dutch painter, born at Rotterdam and died at Amsterdam. First studied under Martin Zaagmoolen, and afterwards under Abraham vander Tempel, Gabriel Metzu, and Adrian van Ostade.
Jan van Neck (1636-1714).
Born at Naarden, and studied under Jacob de Backer. He settled at Amsterdam. He painted portraits and historical subjects.
Peter Neefs (1577-1657).
Born at Antwerp. Studied under Henry Steenwyck and painted interiors similar to those of his master.