Jacob Van Campen

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Place: Haarlem

Born: 1596

Death: 1657

Biography:

Jacob van Campen (2 February 1596 – 13 September 1657), was a Dutch artist and architect of the Golden Age. He was born into a wealthy family at Haarlem, and spent his youth in his home town. Being of noble birth and with time on his hands, he took up painting mainly as a pastime. In 1614, he became a member of the Guild of Saint Luke (in Haarlem t...

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