Adriaen Foly (1664, in Copenhagen – 1701, in Copenhagen), was a Danish painter.

Portrait of Cornelis Zweerts, drawn by Foly (Foolio) and engraved by Jacob Houbraken

According to Houbraken he travelled to Italy and joined the Bentvueghels with the nickname "Zinnebeeld".[1]

The Netherlands Institute for Art History claims he was in Rome with the Bentvueghels during the years 1664–1666.[2] He was the same person as "A. Foolio" on engravings, and was probably known for miniature paintings.[2]

References

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  1. ^ (in Dutch) Adriaan Foly mentioned in De groote schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen (1718) by Arnold Houbraken, courtesy of the Digital library for Dutch literature
  2. ^ a b Adriaen Foly in the RKD