Alexander Voet the Elder

Flemish engraver (1608–1689)
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Summary

Alexander Voet the Elder was born on September 10, 1608[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on October 1, 1689[3], in Antwerp[4]. He worked as a publisher[5], copper engraver[6], draftsperson[7], printseller[8], and print publisher[9]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1608[11]
  • Date of death: 1689[12]
  • Child: Alexander Voet the Younger[13]
  • Student: Alexander Voet the Younger[14], Franciscus van der Steen[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Alexander Voet (I)[17]
  • Family name: Voet[18]
  • Given name: Alexander[19]
  • Work location: Antwerp[20]
  • Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[21], Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden[22]
  • Commons Creator page: Alexander Voet (I)[23]
  • Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Art[24], Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[25]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
  • P14750: F60D-8D59-63B6-29D3-7B93[27]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Voet the Elder born?

Alexander Voet the Elder's place of birth was Antwerp[2].

Where did Alexander Voet the Elder die?

Alexander Voet the Elder passed away in Antwerp[4].

What did Alexander Voet the Elder do for work?

Alexander Voet the Elder worked as a publisher[5], copper engraver[6], draftsperson[7], printseller[8], and print publisher[9].

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → F60D-8D59-63B6-29D3-7B93
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → publisher, copper engraver, draftsperson +2
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artic artist id → 42282
    Commons category → Alexander Voet (I)
    Rijksmuseum research library authority id → 119006
    British museum person or institution id → 49927
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