Hessel Gerritsz

Hessel Gerritsz (1581–1632) was a Dutch cartographer, artist and publisher.

Also recorded as Hessel Gerrits; Hessel Gerryts; Hessel Gerritsz..

Hessel Gerritsz in brief

Born
1581
Died
1632
Known for
cartographer, artist, publisher, map maker, engraver and map drawer
Place of birth
Assum
Contents

Overview

Born at Assum in 1581, died at Amsterdam in 1632.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Alkmaar and Amsterdam. Employment is recorded with Dutch West India Company and Dutch East India Company.

Work by Hessel Gerritsz is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rijksmuseum, Print Collection, Het Scheepvaartmuseum and State Library of New South Wales.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hessel Gerritsz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4137508: Hessel Gerritsz

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