Jacob van Campen (1596 - 1657)
1596-02-02Haarlem, The Netherlands1657-08-13Amersfoort, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Jacob van Campen
Jacob van Campen was a Dutch painter and architect of the Golden Age and a member of the Guild of St. Luke of Haarlem. He is one of the progenitors of Dutch Classicism in architectural style. In addition to houses and palaces, van Campen also designed a number of churches.
Date and place of birt: | 2 february 1596, Haarlem, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 13 august 1657, Amersfoort, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist |
Art school / group: | Guild of Saint Luke |
Art style: | Classicism |