Christoffel Jegher

Christoffel Jegher (1596–1652) was an engraver, xylographer and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Christophel Jegers; Christoffel Jeghers; Christophe Jegher; Christofel Jeghers; Christophe Jeghers; Kristoffel Jegher.

Christoffel Jegher in brief

Born
1596
Died
1652
Known for
engraver, xylographer, draftsperson, artist, printer and publisher
Place of birth
Antwerp
Contents

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1596, died at Antwerp in 1652.

In detail

Jan Christoffel Jegher is recorded as having studied under Christoffel Jegher. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, printmaking and publishing house.

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

Work by Christoffel Jegher is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Canada and Musée de la civilisation.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Christoffel Jegher”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1976706: Christoffel Jegher

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Elsewhere in Prints

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