Artus Quellinus the Elder [SEP] date of death
Artus Quellinus the Elder
Artus Quellinus also known as Artus (Arnoldus) Quellijn, Artus Quellinus I or Artus Quellinus the Elder (20 or 30 August 1609, Antwerp  – 23 August 1668, Antwerp) was a Flemish sculptor. He is regarded as the most important representative of the Baroque in sculpture in the Southern Netherlands. His work had a major influence on the development of sculpture in Northern Europe.
Life.
Artus Quellinus the Elder was born into an artistic family. He was the son of the respected
Artus Quellinus
Artus Quellinus can refer to three members of the Flemish Quellinus family, all sculptors:
- Artus Quellinus the Elder (or Artus I, 1609–1668)
- Artus Quellinus II (or "the Younger", 1625–1700), cousin of Artus the Elder
- Artus Quellinus III (1653–1686), son of Artus II