About Christoffel Jegher
Lived 1596 – 1652 (aged 55–56). Christoffel Jegher was a Belgian engraver, xylographer, draftsperson, visual artist, printer and publisher.
Christoffel Jegher (1596, Antwerp – 1652, Antwerp) was a Flemish Baroque engraver.
Biography According to the RKD he was the father of the engraver Jan Christoffel. He became a master in the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke in 1628. He collaborated with Rubens on woodcuts (he named his youngest son Pieter Paul after him). His son later assisted him with his prints.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Christoffel Jegher?
Flemish Baroque engraver (1596–1652)
When was Christoffel Jegher born?
Christoffel Jegher was born in 1596 in Antwerp.
When did Christoffel Jegher die?
Christoffel Jegher died in 1652 in Antwerp.
What was Christoffel Jegher's occupation?
Christoffel Jegher was an engraver, xylographer, draftsperson, visual artist, printer and publisher.
What nationality was Christoffel Jegher?
Christoffel Jegher was Belgian.
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