The Life and Travels of Lucas van Valckenborch
Born in Leuven, Habsburg Netherlands, Lucas van Valckenborch was a member of a prominent Flemish family of artists. He entered the painters' guild of Mechelen in 1560, where he learned the technique of watercolour. His career was marked by significant movement; following the iconoclastic fury of 1566, he and his brother Marten left Antwerp, seeking refuge in Aachen and Germany. His travels included a journey up the Meuse valley, which included a view of Liège in 1567, and time spent in Aachen and Upper Austria. By 1575, he had returned to Antwerp, eventually serving as court painter to Archduke Matthias. In 1593, he joined his brother in Frankfurt am Main, where he remained until his death.
Artistic Focus and Subject Matter
Van Valckenborch was primarily known for his landscapes, which often utilized a bird's-eye viewpoint. His work frequently combined real topographical details with imaginary elements, such as rocky landscapes containing ironworks or religious scenes. He also produced portraits for Archduke Matthias, including depictions of the Archduke and his wife, Sibylle von Jülich-Cleve-Berg. His repertoire included:
Vraag en antwoord
Hoe kan ik het werk van Lucas van Valckenborch chronologisch volgen?
De kunstwerken van Lucas van Valckenborch zijn in chronologische volgorde te bekijken op de Chronologie kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar.
Hoeveel kunstwerken van Lucas van Valckenborch zijn beschikbaar om te bekijken?
U kunt 41 kunstwerken werken van Lucas van Valckenborch bekijken op de Alle kunstwerken-pagina.
In welke historische periode werkte Lucas van Valckenborch?
Lucas van Valckenborch werkte in de Renaissance-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.
