Simon Novellanus (XVI century - 1590)
The Netherlands1590Germany
Simon Novellanus
Simon Novellanus was a Dutch-born German artist, graphic artist and engraver who worked in Cologne in the second half of the 16th century.
He is known to have been a skilled engraver and collaborated with cartographer and engraver Franz Hogenberg in the production of books and atlases. Novellanus's sprawling, multi-layered landscapes are executed in a light and varied etching technique that creates intense light and atmosphere.
Date and place of birt: | XVI century, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 1590, Germany |
Period of activity: | XVI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist |
Genre: | Cityscape, Landscape painting |