Lucas van Leyden
artist, painter (1494-1533)
1494 — 1533
Quick Facts
Profession
artist, painter (1494-1533)
Born
May 1, 1494
Died
1533 (age ~39)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
painter, visual artist, printmaker
Northern Low CountriesBorn in LeidenDied in Leiden
1494
Born in Leiden (1494-05-01)
1533
Died in Leiden
About
Lucas van Leyden, also named either Lucas Hugensz or Lucas Jacobsz, was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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Who is Lucas van Leyden?+
Lucas van Leyden, also named either Lucas Hugensz or Lucas Jacobsz, was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
What does the name Lucas mean?+
The name Lucas means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Lucas van Leyden born?+
Lucas van Leyden was born on May 1, 1494.
When did Lucas van Leyden die?+
Lucas van Leyden died in 1533, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.
The name Lucas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Legend.
— anon
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
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