Lucas van Leyden

Painting, Visual Artist

1494 – 1533

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Who was Lucas van Leyden?

Lucas van Leyden, also named either Lucas Hugensz or Lucas Jacobsz, was a Dutch engraver and painter, born and mainly active in Leiden. van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and is generally regarded as one of the finest engravers in the history of art.

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Born
1494
Leiden
Also known as
  • Lucas Jacobsz
  • Lucas Hugensz
Nationality
  • Netherlands
Profession
Died
Aug 8, 1533
Leiden

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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