Cornelis Galle the Elder

Cornelis Galle the Elder (1576–1650) was a printmaker, printseller and artist.

Also recorded as Cornelis, der Ältere Galle; Cornelis, I Galle; Cornelis Galle; Cornelius Galle; Cornelis Galle I; Cornelis, den ouden Galle.

Cornelis Galle the Elder in brief

Born: 1576
Died: 1650
Known for: printmaker, printseller, artist, copper engraver, print publisher and draftsperson
Place of birth: Antwerp

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Overview
In detail
Sources

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1576, died at Antwerp in 1650.

In detail

Cornelis van Tienen is recorded as having studied under Cornelis Galle the Elder. the recorded working language is Dutch.

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

Work by Cornelis Galle the Elder is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Finnish National Gallery.

Sources

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1.
“Cornelis Galle the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q869133: Cornelis Galle the Elder
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