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Willem Hondius

Willem Hondius (1598–1652) was a Dutch printmaker, cartographer and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Willem. Hondius; Wilhelm Hondius; Guilhelmus Hondius.

Willem Hondius in brief

Born
1598
Died
1652
Known for
printmaker, cartographer, draftsperson, painter, artist, copper engraver, illustrator and map drawer
Place of birth
The Hague
Contents

Overview

Born at The Hague in 1598, died at Gdańsk in 1652.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch and Latin.

The field of work recorded is engraving process, visual arts and painting. The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Places of work recorded in the authority are The Hague and Gdańsk.

Work by Willem Hondius is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Finnish National Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, Museum De Lakenhal and Yale Center for British Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Willem Hondius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1385474: Willem Hondius

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