Pieter Holsteijn

Pieter Holsteijn (1590–1662) was a Dutch copper engraver, draftsperson and painter.

Also recorded as Pieter Holsteyn I; Pieter Holsteyn der Ältere; Pieter Holsteyn the elder; Pieter I Holsteijn; Pr. Holsteyn; Pieter, the elder Holsteyn.

Pieter Holsteijn in brief

Born
1590
Died
1662
Known for
copper engraver, draftsperson, painter, graphic artist and printmaker
Place of birth
Haarlem
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Overview

Born at Haarlem in 1590, died at Haarlem in 1662.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Haarlem.

Work by Pieter Holsteijn is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rijksprentenkabinet, North Holland Archives, Musea Brugge and Rijksmuseum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pieter Holsteyn I”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q94841362: Pieter Holsteijn

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