Gérard Edelinck
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Portrait of Gérard Edelinck by Hyacinthe Rigaud
Gérard Edelinck (born October 20, 1640 in Antwerp , † April 2, 1707 in Paris ) was a French engraver of Flemish origin.
Gérard Edelinck learned his trade from Gaspar Huybrechts (1619–1684) and Cornelius Galle the Younger . In 1666 he went to Paris to Nicolas Pitau (1632–1671). Here he perfected his skills under the guidance of François de Poilly , Robert Nanteuil and Philippe de Champaigne .
More than 400 works are known by Edelinck. He made portraits a. a. by Le Brun , Champaigne, Colbert , Descartes , Dryden , La Fontaine , Nateuil and Rigaud .
Edelinck became a member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture in 1677 .
His younger brother Jean (1643–1680) and his son Nicolas (1681–1767) were also engravers.
literature
- Thieme-Becker Volume 10 1914, p. 337
Web links
Commons : Gérard Edelinck - collection of images, videos and audio files
Remarks
- ↑ baptized
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Edelinck, Gérard |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Edelink, Gerard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French engraver of Flemish origin |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 20, 1640 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Antwerp |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 2, 1707 |
| Place of death | Paris |