Jan Galle

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Jan Galle (1600 – 1676) was a Flemish engraver, a son and pupil of Theodoor Galle. He was born at Antwerp, and died there in 1676.

Among his plates are:

  • The Wise and Foolish Virgins; after Marten de Vos.
  • Twelve plates of Old Testament History.
  • Christ surrounded by the Instruments of His Passion.
  • The fat Cook and the thin Cook; after P. Brueghel the elder.
  • Lubricitas Vitae Humanae; after the same. 1553.
  • Judith giving the Head of Holofernes to a Slave; after H. Goltzius.

References

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  • {{Bryan (3rd edition)|title=Galle, Jan |volume=1}}

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Category:1600 births

Category:1676 deaths

Category:17th-century Flemish engravers

Category:Artists from Antwerp

Category:Artists from the Spanish Netherlands

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