Jean Edelinck

Jean Edelinck was a Flemish engraver who lived from 1643 to 1680. Born in the Netherlands, he worked as a printmaker, copper engraver, draftsperson, and printseller. His artistic career was closely tied to his sibling, Gerard Edelinck, who was also an artist. Jean studied under Gerard, learning the craft of engraving within this familial context. His documented occupations reflect a dedication to the production and sale of prints during the seventeenth century. Through his work as a draftsperson and engraver, he contributed to the visual culture of his time, operating alongside his more famous brother in the field of printmaking.