Peter Schenk the Elder
German engraver and cartographer (1660-1718)
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Summary
Peter Schenk the Elder was born on 1660[1] in Elberfeld[2]. He died on January 1, 1718[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as an engraver[5], cartographer[6], publisher[7], copper engraver[8], and graphic artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 26, 1660[11]
- Date of death: 1711[12]
- Child: Peter Schenk the Younger[13], Leonard Schenk[14], Jan Schenk[15]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[16], Netherlands[17]
- Occupation: illustrator[18], bookseller[19], etcher[20], mezzotinter[21], printseller[22], visual artist[23], printmaker[24], reproductions engraver[25]
- Field of work: mezzotint technique[26], visual arts[27], engraving[28], copper engraving technique[29], map[30], atlas[31], publishing[32], publication sales[33]
- Member of: Petrum Schenk and Gerardum Valk[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Genre: portrait[36], landscape painting[37]
- Part of: Petrum Schenk and Gerardum Valk[38]
- Commons category: Pieter Schenk (I)[39]
- Family name: Schenk[40], Schenck[41]
- Given name: Peter[42], Pieter[43], Petrus[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pieter Schenk (I)[45]
- Commons gallery: Pieter Schenk (I)[46]
- Work location: Amsterdam[47], Schagen[48], Leipzig[49], Wuppertal[50]
- Relative: Gerard Valck[51]
- Student of: Gerard Valck[52]
Why It Matters
Peter Schenk the Elder has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Peter Schenk the Elder born?
Peter Schenk the Elder was born in Elberfeld[2].
Where did Peter Schenk the Elder die?
Peter Schenk the Elder passed away in Leipzig[4].
What did Peter Schenk the Elder do for work?
Peter Schenk the Elder worked as an engraver[5], cartographer[6], publisher[7], copper engraver[8], and graphic artist[9].