Sandrart, Jacob von
1630-1708
Born in Frankfurt-on-Main, Jakob von Sandrart learned his
trade as both a painter and engraver in the Netherlands from his uncle
Joachim von Sandrart (1606-1688) and later from Willem Hondius in
Danzig. He established his own business as an art dealer in Nuremberg
in 1656.
He producing over 400 portraits and several maps utilizing
foreign sources as was customary for Low Country artists in the 17th century. He also employed Johann Babtist Homann as a young engraver.
Dictionary of map makers
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