Romeyn de Hooghe was a late Dutch Baroque painter, sculptor, engraver and caricaturist, baptised on 10 September 1645 and dying on 10 June 1708. He was born in Amsterdam and was a skilled etcher, draughtsman, painter, sculptor and medalist. He is best known for political caricatures of Louis XIV and propagandistic prints supporting William of Orange, and during his career he produced over 3500 prints. He also illustrated books, among them the emblem book Hieroglyphica of Merkbeelden der oude volkeren, and painted large panels for the mayor office in Enkhuizen.
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== Biography ==
He was born in Amsterdam, and was a skilled etcher, draughtsman, painter, sculptor and medalist.
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According to the RKD he became a member of the Confrerie Pictura in 1662
In Group: Baroque Printmakers, Lead
Romeyn de Hooghe (bapt. 10 September 1645-10 June 1708) was a late Dutch Baroque painter, sculptor, engraver and caricaturist.
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