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Hubert Goltzius
1526 – 1583
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryHubert Goltzius or Hubertus Goltzius, latinized form of Hubrecht Goltz or Hubert Goltz was a Renaissance painter, engraver, publisher, printer and numismatist from the Habsburg Netherlands. He was also active as an art and antique dealer. He was the great-uncle of the now better known engraver and painter Hendrik Goltzius. He is now recognized mainly for his contribution to numismatics and has been referred to as the 'father of ancient numismatics'.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
October 30, 1526
Venlo
Date of death
March 24, 1583
Bruges
Citizenship
Habsburg Netherlands
Occupations & fields
printmakerpainterillustratormedalistetchercopper engraver
- Field and occupation
- nizozemský malíř, rytec, vydavatel
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