Raphael Custos

Raphael Custos (1590–1664) was a German printmaker, copper engraver and publisher.

Also recorded as Raphaël Custodis; Raphaël Custos; Raphael Custodis; Raphaël de Coster; Raphael de Coster.

Raphael Custos in brief

Born
1590
Died
1664
Known for
printmaker, copper engraver, publisher and etcher
Place of birth
Augsburg
Contents

Overview

Born at Augsburg in 1590, died at Augsburg in 1664.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Augsburg and Frankfurt. Membership is recorded of Kilian family of engravers.

Work by Raphael Custos is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, National Gallery of Victoria, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Print Collection.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Raphael Custos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q15429758: Raphael Custos

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