Jan van der Heyden
Dutch painter, glass painter, draughtsman, printmaker and inventor (1637–1712)
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Summary
Jan van der Heyden was born on March 5, 1637[1], in Gorinchem[2]. He died on March 28, 1712[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], firefighter[7], instrument maker[8], and inventor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (402 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oude Kerk[11]
- Child: Jan van der Heyden II[12]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[13]
- Native language: Dutch[14]
- Occupation: engraver[15], map drawer[16]
- Notable work: The Church at Veere[17], View of Oudezijds Voorburgwal with the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam[18], The stone bridge[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: landscape painting[21]
- Commons category: Jan van der Heyden[22]
- Family name: Van der Heyden[23]
- Given name: Jan[24]
- Commons gallery: Jan van der Heyden[25]
- Work location: Amsterdam[26]
- Described by source: The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters[27], The Lives of Dutch painters and paintresses[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[34]
- Commons Creator page: Jan van der Heyden[35]
- Name in native language: Jan van der Heyden[36]
- Different from: Jan van der Heijden[37]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1661[38]
- End of work period: January 1, 1712[39]
Why It Matters
Jan van der Heyden has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 135 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Jan van der Heyden born?
Jan van der Heyden was born in Gorinchem[2].
Where did Jan van der Heyden die?
Jan van der Heyden passed away in Amsterdam[4].
What did Jan van der Heyden do for work?
Jan van der Heyden worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], firefighter[7], instrument maker[8], and inventor[9].