About Jan van der Elburcht
Lived 1500 – 1571. Jan van der Elburcht was a painter.
Jan van der Elburcht (1500–1571) was an early Dutch painter. His name is derived from Elburg, his town of birth.
According to Karel van Mander he was called cleen Hansken (little Hans), and was known for landscapes. Sandrart called him der kleine Hans and claimed he was known for his altarpiece for the fisher's altar in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerp depicting the Miraculous catch of fish.
According to the RKD he became a member of the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke in 1536. He was a history painter. He died in Antwerp.
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Who was Jan van der Elburcht?
Dutch painter (1500-1571)
When was Jan van der Elburcht born?
Jan van der Elburcht was born in 1500 in Elburg.
When did Jan van der Elburcht die?
Jan van der Elburcht died in 1571 in Antwerp.
What was Jan van der Elburcht's occupation?
Jan van der Elburcht was a painter.
What nationality was Jan van der Elburcht?
Jan van der Elburcht's recorded nationality: Habsburg Netherlands.
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