About Jacob van der Heyden
Lived 1573 – 1645 (aged 71–72). Jacob van der Heyden was a Belgian painter, printmaker, graphic artist, sculptor, publisher and globe maker.
Jacob van der Heyden (1572–1636) was a Flemish Baroque painter, sculptor and engraver.
According to Houbraken he was a painter from Strasbourg who painted for royalty.
According to the RKD he was a son of Jan van der Heyden (died 1610) and worked in Strasbourg and was known for portraits, landscapes and historical allegories. Most of his work that survives today are engravings. He died in Strasbourg or Cologne.
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Who was Jacob van der Heyden?
Flemish printmaker and painter (1573-1636)
When was Jacob van der Heyden born?
Jacob van der Heyden was born in 1573 in Mechelen, Strasbourg.
When did Jacob van der Heyden die?
Jacob van der Heyden died in 1645 in Brussels, Cologne.
What was Jacob van der Heyden's occupation?
Jacob van der Heyden was a painter, printmaker, graphic artist, sculptor, publisher and globe maker.
What nationality was Jacob van der Heyden?
Jacob van der Heyden was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jacob van der Heyden
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