René Boyvin

René Boyvin (1525–1598) was a French copper engraver, draftsperson and medalist.

Also recorded as Rene Boyvin.

René Boyvin in brief

Born
1525
Died
1598
Known for
copper engraver, draftsperson, medalist, artist, steel engraver, illustrator and metal engraver
Place of birth
Angers
Contents

Overview

Born at Angers in 1525, died at Angers in 1598.

In detail

the recorded working language is French and Latin.

The field of work recorded is graphics, etching and copper engraving technique.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Angers, Paris and Rome.

Work by René Boyvin is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery, Finnish National Gallery, Nationalmuseum and National Gallery of Canada.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “René Boyvin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q325354: René Boyvin

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