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Lambert van Haven

1630 – 1695

Danish architect

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About Lambert van Haven

Lived 1630 – 1695 (aged 65). Lambert van Haven was a Danish architect and painter.

Lambert van Haven (16 April 1630 - 9 May 1695) was a Danish-Norwegian architect, master builder and painter. He was born in Bergen, the son of the artist Solomon van Haven who had already succeeded in winning the favour of the Danish-Norwegian monarchy.

Starting in 1653, he spent some 16 years travelling in Italy, France and the Netherlands where he studied Baroque painting and architecture.

Under Christian V, he was appointed Denmark-Norway's first official General Building Master in 1671 with overall responsibility for executing the king's architectural wishes. He died in Copenhagen.

Principal works

Church of Our Saviour

Van Haven is remembered above all for his architecture, especially for the enormous Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen built in the Dutch Baroque style in the form of a Greek cross with Tuscan pilasters rising to the top of the facade.

Nørreport

Commissioned by Christian V, van Haven also designed the imposing new Nørreport city gate (1671) after the original gate had fallen into disrepair. Until it was dismantled in 1857, it was considered to be the tallest and finest of Copenhagen's city gates with fine sandstone ornamentation.

Frederiksborg interiors

Inspired by the Italian and French Baroque style, especially Bernini's, he designed the interiors of Frederiksborg Palace which had been damaged by fire. The Audience Chamber, glorifying Christian V, is considered a masterpiece.

Other contributions

He probably also participated in the design of Charlottenborg Palace and in that of Niels Juel's Mansion on Kongens Nytorv, now the French Embassy. He was also involved in designing a residential palace on Slotsholmen but this was never realised.

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Who was Lambert van Haven?

Danish architect (1630-1695)

When was Lambert van Haven born?

Lambert van Haven was born on 16 April 1630 in Bergen.

When did Lambert van Haven die?

Lambert van Haven died on 9 May 1695 in Copenhagen.

What was Lambert van Haven's occupation?

Lambert van Haven was an architect and painter.

What nationality was Lambert van Haven?

Lambert van Haven was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lambert van Haven

· Wikidata: Q935915

· DBpedia: Lambert van Haven

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