Gerard Valck

Gerard Valck (1652–1726) was a Dutch cartographer, painter and printmaker.

Also recorded as Gerard Valk; Gerard Leendertsz Valk; Gerrit Valck; Gerrit Valk; Gerard Valcke; Gerard Walck.

Gerard Valck in brief

Born
1652
Died
1726
Known for
cartographer, painter, printmaker, draftsperson, printseller, instrument maker, publisher and globe maker
Place of birth
Amsterdam
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Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1652, died at Amsterdam in 1726.

In detail

Peter Schenk the Elder is recorded as having studied under Gerard Valck. the recorded working language is Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam and London. Membership is recorded of P. Schenk & G. Valk.

Work by Gerard Valck is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Finnish National Gallery and Nationalmuseum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gerard Valck”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2107767: Gerard Valck

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