Frans van Sterbeeck (1630 - 1693)
1630-11-17Antwerp, Belgium1693-05-05Antwerp, Belgium
Frans van Sterbeeck
Frans van Sterbeeck or Johannes Franciscus van Sterbeeck was a Flemish clergyman, botanist and mycologist, painter, architect and historian.
In addition to his work as a priest, van Sterbeeck had a passion for botany and corresponded with prominent botanists of his time, including John Ray. In particular, he made a serious study of fungi and as a result produced a work entitled Theatrum fungorum oft het tooneel der Campernoelien, published in Antwerp in 1675. This richly illustrated book in Dutch describes the edible and poisonous species of mushrooms.
Frans van Sterbeeck also designed the main altar of the Antwerp Preaching Church and the portal of the Beguinage Church in 1680, and wrote two works on historical subjects.
Date and place of birt: | 17 november 1630, Antwerp, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 5 may 1693, Antwerp, Belgium |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Botanist, Historian, Mycologist, Priest |
Genre: | History painting |