Peter Schenk the Younger

Peter Schenk the Younger (1693–1775) was a German engraver, cartographer and printmaker.

Also recorded as Pieter Schenk (II); Pieter, II Schenk; Pieter II Schenck; Pieter Schenk; Pieter Schenk II; Petrus II Schenk.

Peter Schenk the Younger in brief

Born
1693
Died
1775
Known for
engraver, cartographer, printmaker, instrument maker, publisher, bookseller and printseller
Place of birth
Amsterdam
Contents

Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1693, died at Amsterdam in 1775.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is cartography, engraving and publishing house.

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

Work by Peter Schenk the Younger is recorded in the collections of Netherlands Open Air Museum, University Museum Utrecht, Voerman Stadsmuseum Hattem, Stadsmuseum Harderwijk and Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Peter Schenk the Younger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q124902: Peter Schenk the Younger

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