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Hubert Goltzius

1526 – 1583

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Wikipedia Summary

Hubert 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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