Cornelis Galle the Elder [SEP] place of death
Cornelis Galle the Elder
Cornelis Galle the Elder (1576 – 29 March 1650), a younger son of Philip Galle, was born at Antwerp in 1576, and was taught engraving by his father. He followed the example of his brother Theodoor in visiting Rome, where he resided for several years and acquired a correctness of design and a freedom of execution in which he greatly surpassed both his father and his brother. After engraving several plates at Rome, he returned to Antwerp, where he carried on the business of a
Cornelius Galle
Cornelius Galle or Cornelis Galle is the name of three engravers, father, son and grandson:
- Cornelis Galle the Elder or Cornelis Galle I, 1576–1650
- Cornelius Galle the Younger or Cornelis Galle II, 1615–1678
- Cornelis Galle III, born 1642