Cornelis Galle the Younger
Flemish printmaker (1615–1678)
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Summary
Cornelis Galle the Younger was born on January 1, 1600[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on October 18, 1678[3], in Antwerp[4]. He worked as a printmaker[5] and copper engraver[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 1, 1615[8]
- Date of death: January 1, 1655[9]
- Father: Cornelis Galle the Elder[10]
- Country of citizenship: Southern Netherlands[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Cornelis Galle (II)[13]
- Family name: Galle[14]
- Given name: Cornelis[15]
- Work location: Antwerp[16]
- Described by source: Het Gulden Cabinet[17], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[21]
- Commons Creator page: Cornelis Galle (II)[22]
- Name in native language: Cornelis Galle[23]
- Date of baptism: February 23, 1615[24]
- Different from: Cornelis Galle the Elder[25]
- Has works in the collection: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[26], Art Institute of Chicago[27], Finnish National Gallery[28], National Gallery of Victoria[29], National Gallery of Art[30], Nationalmuseum[31], M Leuven[32], Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen[33], Musea Brugge[34], Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp[35], Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes[36]
Why It Matters
Cornelis Galle the Younger has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Cornelis Galle the Younger born?
Cornelis Galle the Younger was born in Antwerp[2].
Where did Cornelis Galle the Younger die?
Cornelis Galle the Younger passed away in Antwerp[4].
Who were Cornelis Galle the Younger's parents?
Cornelis Galle the Younger's father was Cornelis Galle the Elder[10].
What did Cornelis Galle the Younger do for work?
Cornelis Galle the Younger worked as a printmaker[5] and copper engraver[6].