Philips Galle (1537 - 1612)
1537Haarlem, The Netherlands1612-03-29Antwerp, BelgiumBelgium, The Netherlands, Flanders
Philips Galle
Philips Galle was a Dutch publisher, best known for publishing old master prints, which he also produced as designer and engraver. He is especially known for his reproductive engravings of paintings.
As a resident of Antwerp, Galle witnessed numerous events of the Eighty Years War, notably the siege and looting of the town in 1576 by the Spaniards, called "The Spanish Fury". This rather personal book, which was translated in several languages soon after its first publication, shows Galle as a peace-loving person who intended to stay far away from the political and military turmoil of his era.
Date and place of birt: | 1537, Haarlem, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 29 march 1612, Antwerp, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium, The Netherlands, Flanders |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Writer |
Art school / group: | Flemish School |
Genre: | Allegory, Genre art, History painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Mannerism |