Hendrick de Keyser

Hendrick de Keyser

Dutch sculptor, merchant in Belgium bluestone and architect

Died aged 56TaurusDutch Republic

Biography

Hendrick de Keyser (15 May 1565 – 15 May 1621) was a Dutch sculptor, merchant in Belgium bluestone, and architect who was instrumental in establishing a late Renaissance form of Mannerism changing into Baroque. Most of his works appeared in Amsterdam, some elsewhere in the Dutch Colonies. He was the father of Pieter, Thomas de Keyser and Willem, and the uncle of Huybert de Keyser, who became his apprentices and all involved in building, decoration and architecture.

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Career highlights

Notable works

  • Zuiderkerk
  • Erasmus
  • Tomb of William the Silent

Genres

  • Renaissance

Family

Spouse(s)
Beyken van Wilderen
Children
Pieter de KeyserThomas de KeyserWillem de KeyserHendrick de Keyser the younger

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Hendrick de Keyser died on May 15, 1621 at the age of 56.
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Hendrick de Keyser was born on May 15, 1565.
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Hendrick de Keyser was born in Utrecht.
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Hendrick de Keyser's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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Hendrick de Keyser is a citizen of Dutch Republic.
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Hendrick de Keyser is known as sculptor, architect.
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According to Wikidata, Hendrick de Keyser's spouse is or was Beyken van Wilderen.
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Wikidata lists 4 children of Hendrick de Keyser.

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