Adam Willaerts (1577- ).
Flemish painter, born in Antwerp. His subjects were marines, coast scenes and seaports. He went to Utrecht in 1600, where he died.
Joseph Wilton (1722-1803).
Sculptor, born in London, the son of a plasterer. He studied in Brabant under Laurent Delvaux. At the age of twenty-two he entered the school of Pigalle in Paris and learned the art of working in marble. At Rome he achieved great success and upon his return to England was appointed State Coach Carver to the King. He acquired a large fortune.
Matthew Withoos (1627-1703).
Dutch painter, born at Amersfort, and studied under Jacob van Campen. He went to Italy with Otho Marcellis and applied himself to the same branch as that artist in painting flowers, plants, insects, reptiles, etc. He died at Hoorn, Holland.
Emanuel de Witt (1607-1692).
Flemish painter, born at Alkmaer. Studied under Evert van Aelst, but did not adopt his style. His best pictures represent interiors of churches, temples and edifices.
Richard C. Woodville (1825-1855).
Born in Baltimore, Md. He studied in Düsseldorf, and from there sent pictures to the American Art Union. He visited Europe twice and died on his second trip while in London, England.