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Lucas Vorsterman the Elder

Lucas Vorsterman the Elder (1595–1675) was a printmaker, artist and copper engraver.

Also recorded as Lucas Emil Vorsterman; Lucas Emil, I Vorsterman; Lucas I Vorsterman; Lucas, I Emil Vorsterman; Lucas Vorsterman I; Emil Vorsterman.

Lucas Vorsterman the Elder in brief

Born
1595
Died
1675
Known for
printmaker, artist, copper engraver and art dealer
Place of birth
Zaltbommel
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Overview

Born at Zaltbommel in 1595, died at Antwerp in 1675.

In detail

Lucas Vorsterman II, Paulus Pontius and Andries Pauli are recorded as having studied under Lucas Vorsterman the Elder.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are allegory, genre, history and landscape.

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

Work by Lucas Vorsterman the Elder is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery and Finnish National Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Lucas Vorsterman the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q897552: Lucas Vorsterman the Elder

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