Cornelis Massijs

Cornelis Massijs (1508–1580) was a painter and printmaker.

Also recorded as Cornelis Messys; Cornelis Metsys; Cornelis Massys; Cornelis Matsys; Cornelis Metsijs; Cornelis Matsijs.

Cornelis Massijs in brief

Born
1508
Died
1580
Known for
painter and printmaker
Place of birth
Antwerp
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Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1508, died in 1580.

In detail

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp.

Works named in the authority record are The parable of the prodical son and The bellows repairer.

Work by Cornelis Massijs is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Museo del Prado, National Gallery of Victoria, Nationalmuseum and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Cornelis Massijs”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2199365: Cornelis Massijs

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Elsewhere in Prints

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