About Theodoor Galle
Lived 1571 – 1633 (aged 62). Theodoor Galle was a Belgian and Flemish printmaker, print publisher, publisher, printer and engraver.
Dirck or Theodoor Galle (16 July 1571 – 18 December 1633) was a Flemish Baroque engraver.
Biography He learned the art of engraving from his father Philip Galle. He married Catharina Moerentorff (Moretus), daughter of the prominent printer Jan Moretus and Maertine Plantijn. Maertine was the daughter of the founder of the Plantin Moretus printing house in Antwerp Christophe Plantin. Galle was one of the engravers linked to the Plantin Moretus press.
He became a member of the Guild of St. Luke in 1595, and became deacon in 1609.
He was the teacher of his son Jan Galle, and the engravers Adriaen Millaert, and Gilles van Schoor. Joannes Galle later became a member of the Guild of St. Luke in 1627, and became deacon in 1638.
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Who was Theodoor Galle?
Flemish Baroque engraver (1571–1633)
When was Theodoor Galle born?
Theodoor Galle was born on 16 July 1571 in Antwerp.
When did Theodoor Galle die?
Theodoor Galle died on 18 December 1633 in Antwerp.
What was Theodoor Galle's occupation?
Theodoor Galle was a printmaker, print publisher, publisher, printer and engraver.
What nationality was Theodoor Galle?
Theodoor Galle was Belgian and Flemish.
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