About Magdalena van den Hecken
Lived 1615 – 1650 (aged 34–35). Magdalena van den Hecken was a Dutch painter, known for Painting.
Magdalena van den Hecken (1615 – after 1635) was a Dutch Golden Age flower painter from the Northern Netherlands.
Biography
Early life Van den Hecken may have been born in Antwerp. She is the daughter of the painter Samuel van den Hecken and moved with her family to Amsterdam. She also painted in insects and animals.
Legacy Several of Magdalena's works are located at the Fitzwilliam Museum, in Cambridge, two in the Kunsthaus Zürich.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Magdalena van den Hecken?
Flemish-Dutch painter
When was Magdalena van den Hecken born?
Magdalena van den Hecken was born in 1615 in Antwerp.
When did Magdalena van den Hecken die?
Magdalena van den Hecken died in 1650 in Amsterdam.
What was Magdalena van den Hecken's occupation?
Magdalena van den Hecken was a painter.
What was Magdalena van den Hecken known for?
Magdalena van den Hecken was known for Painting.
What nationality was Magdalena van den Hecken?
Magdalena van den Hecken was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Magdalena van den Hecken
· DBpedia: Magdalena van den Hecken
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Magdalena van den Hecken. https://biography.guide/magdalena-van-den-hecken/
MLA: "Magdalena van den Hecken." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/magdalena-van-den-hecken/.
Chicago: "Magdalena van den Hecken." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/magdalena-van-den-hecken/.
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