Jan Linsen [SEP] place of death
Jan Linsen
Jan Linsen (Hoorn, 1602 or 1603 – Hoorn, May 26, 1635) was a Dutch painter of mythological and historical themes.
Jan Linsen travelled in France and Italy on a Grand Tour, and in Rome he became a member of the painters' circle known as the Bentvueghels, with the nickname "Hermafrodito". While on a ship bound homewards from Italy, he was captured by Moorish pirates. He was ransomed for 20 pieces of silver, which was paid by his company. He later
Linssen
Linssen is a Dutch patronymic surname specific to Dutch Limburg. It and "Linsen" appear to be a hypercorrection of the name "Lenssen"/"Lensen", where "Lens" is a local short form of the given name Laurence. Notable people with the surname include:
- Bryan Linssen (born 1990), Dutch football forward
- Edwin Linssen (born 1980), Dutch football midfielder
- Fernand Linssen (1928–2011), Belgian sprinter
- Jan Linsen (1602/03–1635), Dutch painter of mythological and historical