Gillis van Breen

Dutch printmaker (1560-1602)
Person human Q18511665
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Summary

Gillis van Breen was born on January 1, 1560[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on January 1, 1602[3], in Haarlem[4]. He worked as a printmaker[5], painter[6], printer[7], and copper engraver[8]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1560[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Spanish Netherlands[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Gillis van Breen[13]
  • Given name: Gillis[14]
  • Commons gallery: Gillis van Breen[15]
  • Work location: Haarlem[16], Cologne[17]
  • Commons Creator page: Gillis van Breen[18]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[19]
  • Has works in the collection: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[20], Statens Museum for Kunst[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[23]
  • P14608: 1029620938[24]
  • P14750: 4823-615D-D571-AF47-3E49[25]

FAQs

Where was Gillis van Breen born?

Gillis van Breen's place of birth was Antwerp[2].

Where did Gillis van Breen die?

Gillis van Breen passed away in Haarlem[4].

What did Gillis van Breen do for work?

Gillis van Breen worked as a printmaker[5], painter[6], printer[7], and copper engraver[8].

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 4823-615D-D571-AF47-3E49
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  2. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 1029620938
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1602-01-01T00:00:00Z
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    Met constituent id → 79242
    Sex or gender → male
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