Balthasar Beschey

Balthasar Beschey (1708–1776) was a painter.

Also recorded as Balthasar Bischey; Balthazar Beschey; Balthasar Bischai; Balthasar Biskay; Beschey of Antwerp; Biscay.

Balthasar Beschey in brief

Born
1708
Died
1776
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Antwerp
Contents

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1708, died at Antwerp in 1776.

In detail

training under Pieter Strick is recorded. Andries Cornelis Lens and Hendrik-Jozef Antonissen are recorded as having studied under Balthasar Beschey.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp. Membership is recorded of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.

Works named in the authority record are Pieter de Clercq and his wife Agatha Stockelaar.

Work by Balthasar Beschey is recorded in the collections of Design Museum Gent, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, M Leuven, Museum Plantin-Moretus and Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Balthasar Beschey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2881605: Balthasar Beschey

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