Taco Mesdag (Groningen, 21 September 1829 – Den Haag, 4 August 1902) was a Dutch banker and painter.
Mesdag, son of the banker Klaas Mesdag and Johanna Willemina, worked with his younger brother Henry in the banking business of his family. Like his brother Hendrik Mesdag, he eventually also chose to paint as a profession. Together they played an important part in the Hague School Pulchri Studio, where Hendrik served as president and Taco as treasurer.
He was taught by Paul Gabriël, among others. Mesdag is best known as the painter of the landscape of Drenthe. Much of his work was donated by his widow, Geesje Mesdag-van Calcar, to the Groninger Museum.
On the Internet, many of his works are displayed in the Webmuseum Mesdagvancalcar.
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Some of their strengths
Taco Mesdag has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Passionate, Curious, Imaginative, Loyal, Intense, and Quick-witted.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Taco Mesdag is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Taco Mesdag well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Taco Mesdag as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Dynamic and Imaginative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Taco Mesdag is someone who can bring a purifying element to situations, and who is a risk-taker with vision and imagination.
They are also someone who is creative, expressive, and insightful, and who has a pioneering spirit with self-determination and natural artistic expression.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Taco Mesdag tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Taco Mesdag's challenges
While Taco Mesdag has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Taco Mesdag can be Emotional, Perfectionist, Difficult, Standoffish, Hypocritical, Self-centered, and Unfocused.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Taco Mesdag's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Taco Mesdag is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Taco Mesdag also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.
