Lodewijk de Vadder

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Lodewijk de Vadder: The Soigne Forest near Brussels

Lodewijk de Vadder also Lodewyk de Vadder (baptized April 8, 1605 in Grimbergen , † August 10, 1655 in Brussels ) was a Flemish landscape painter , draftsman and engraver of the Baroque period .

Life

Coming from a family of painters (his two brothers Hubert de Vadder and Philipp de Vadder were also painters), he became a member of the Guild of St. Luke , the guild of painters in Brussels , in 1628 . He developed into one of the most important landscape painters of his time. In addition, however, he also made drawings and engravings, also predominantly with natural motifs. In addition, he created numerous templates for various wall wallpaper and tapestry manufacturers in Brussels .

Web links

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literature

personal data
SURNAME Vadder, Lodewijk de
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Vadder, Lodewyk de
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Flemish painter
DATE OF BIRTH April 8, 1605
PLACE OF BIRTH Grimbergen
DATE OF DEATH August 10, 1655
Place of death Brussels