Jacob Hoefnagel

Jacob Hoefnagel (1575–1633) was a painter, copper engraver and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Jan Hoefnagel; Iacobus Hoefnagelius; Jacques Hoefnaeghel; Jakob Hoefnagel.

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Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1575, died at Hamburg in 1633.

In detail

training under Abraham Liesaert is recorded. the recorded working language is Latin.

The field of work recorded is painting, metal engraving and publishing. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are miniature, animal art, mythological art and landscape.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Prague, Rome and Vienna. Positions recorded include court painter.

Work by Jacob Hoefnagel is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Royal Armoury, The Morgan Library & Museum, Print Collection and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.

Sources

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    “Jacob Hoefnagel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1389562: Jacob Hoefnagel

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