Draughtsman

Joan Blaeu drawings & artprints

Joan Blaeu : biography

Joan Blaeu, known as well with the following name Johan Blaeu, is a dutch draughtsman born in 1596 in Alkmaar, Netherlands and who died in 1673 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Joan Blaeu belonged to the map, classical print & engraving art style. He mainly worked during the classical period in the 17 century.

Joan Blaeu : his main artworks

Joan Blaeu is famous for the following art works : map of iceland, an orrery designed by tycho brahe from the 'atlas major', peregrinationis divi pauli typus corographicus... which are numerous illustrations of his favorite subject of work : history, travel, mythology, landscape... In order to stare at his work in a museum or gallery, you need to go to private collection. The art work of Joan Blaeu are, indeed, mainly kept in private collection. Muzéo offers high quality drawings & artprints of the main artworks made by Joan Blaeu to embellish your home or your office.

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