Background
He was born in Utrecht as the younger brother of Gerard van Honthorst, whose father Herman taught them to paint along with Abraham Bloemaert.
He was born in Utrecht as the younger brother of Gerard van Honthorst, whose father Herman taught them to paint along with Abraham Bloemaert.
He was court painter in Berlin to Countess Louise Henriette of Nassau during the years 1647-1664. He died in Utrecht.