Caspar Luyken

Dutch illustrator and engraver (1672–1708)
Person human Q18508002
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Caspar Luyken

Summary

Caspar Luyken is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 1, 1672[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on January 1, 1708[5]. He worked as an engraver[6], draftsperson[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], and etcher[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Amsterdam[2], Caspar Luyken…
  • Caspar Luyken passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Caspar Luyken was born on January 1, 1672[3].
  • Caspar Luyken died on January 1, 1708[5].
  • Caspar Luyken's father was Jan Luyken[11].
  • Caspar Luyken held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[12].
  • Dutch was Caspar Luyken's native language[13].
  • Caspar Luyken worked as an engraver[6].
  • Caspar Luyken's professions included draftsperson[7].
  • Caspar Luyken worked as a graphic artist[8].
  • Caspar Luyken's professions included illustrator[9].
  • Caspar Luyken worked as an etcher[10].
  • Caspar Luyken worked as a copper engraver[14].
  • Caspar Luyken held the position of alderman[15].
  • Caspar Luyken is recorded as male[16].
  • Caspar Luyken's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Caspar Luyken is part of J. en C. Luyken[18].
  • Caspar Luyken's Commons category is recorded as Caspar Luyken[19].
  • Caspar Luyken's given name is recorded as Caspar[20].
  • Caspar Luyken's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[21].
  • Caspar Luyken's work location is recorded as Nuremberg[22].
  • Caspar Luyken's work location is recorded as Vienna[23].
  • Caspar Luyken's work location is recorded as Nuremberg[24].
  • Caspar Luyken's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[25].
  • Caspar Luyken's partner in business or sport is recorded as Jan Luyken[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Caspar Luyken's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on January 1, 1672[3]. His father was Jan Luyken[11]. Dutch was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engraver[6], draftsperson[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], etcher[10], and copper engraver[14]. Caspar Luyken held the position of alderman[15].

Death and Burial

Caspar Luyken died on January 1, 1708[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Caspar Luyken born?

Caspar Luyken was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Caspar Luyken die?

Caspar Luyken passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Caspar Luyken's parents?

Caspar Luyken's father was Jan Luyken[11].

What did Caspar Luyken do for work?

Caspar Luyken worked as engraver[6], draftsperson[7], graphic artist[8], illustrator[9], and etcher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . aucklandartgallery.com. Retrieved . aucklandartgallery.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00436535
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Frick art research library artist file id 991004309579707141
    Place of birth Amsterdam
    Native language Dutch
    Occupation engraver, draftsperson, graphic artist +5
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