About Sebastiaen van Aken
Lived 1648 – 1722 (aged 74). Sebastiaen van Aken was a painter.
Sebastiaen van Aken or Sebastiaen Aken (bapt. 31 March 1648 – 21 November 1722) was a Flemish historical painter.
Life Aken was born in Mechelen and became a pupil of Lucas Franchoys, the younger. He later went to Rome, where he studied under Carlo Maratti, and visited Spain and Portugal. A painting by him of St. Norbert is in the village church of Duffel, near Mechlin. He died in his home city of Mechelen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sebastiaen van Aken?
Flemish painter (1648-1722)
When was Sebastiaen van Aken born?
Sebastiaen van Aken was born on 31 March 1648 in Mechelen.
When did Sebastiaen van Aken die?
Sebastiaen van Aken died on 21 November 1722 in Mechelen.
What was Sebastiaen van Aken's occupation?
Sebastiaen van Aken was a painter.
What nationality was Sebastiaen van Aken?
Sebastiaen van Aken's recorded nationality: Flanders.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sebastiaen van Aken. https://biography.guide/sebastiaen-van-aken/
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