Simon Novellanus (XVI century - 1590)

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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
Date and place of death:1590, Germany
Period of activity: XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist
Genre:Cityscape, Landscape painting