About Barend Christiaan van Calker
Lived 1738 – 1813 (aged 74). Barend Christiaan van Calker was a Dutch engraver, artist and medalist.
Barend Christiaan van Calker (1738 – 1813), was a Dutch medallist.
Biography He was born in Kampen and became a master medallist who fulfilled commissions for members of the House of Orange, including a birthday medallion for Willem Frederik van Oranje in 1772. Like Johann Georg Holtzhey, he is especially known for his awards medals and commemorative medals, and like him also made a medal for the recognition of the United States in 1782. He made prize medals for the Provinciaal Utrechtsch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen in 1773 and the 200-year anniversary medal of Leiden University in 1775. He lived in the Hernhutter Broedergemeenschap, near Castle Zeist where he later died.
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Who was Barend Christiaan van Calker?
Medallist from the Northern Netherlands (1738–1813)
When was Barend Christiaan van Calker born?
Barend Christiaan van Calker was born on 6 November 1738 in Kampen.
When did Barend Christiaan van Calker die?
Barend Christiaan van Calker died on 20 May 1813 in Zeist.
What was Barend Christiaan van Calker's occupation?
Barend Christiaan van Calker was an engraver, artist and medalist.
What nationality was Barend Christiaan van Calker?
Barend Christiaan van Calker was Dutch.
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