Lucas Van Leyden

Style: Northern Renaissance;

Place: Leiden

Born: 1494

Death: 1533

Biography:

Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), also named either Lucas Hugensz or Lucas Jacobsz, was a Dutch engraver and painter. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and is generally regarded as a very accomplished engraver. Lucas was the son of painter Huygh Jacobsz. He was born, died, and was mainly active in Leiden....