Artist

Goltzius

Portrait of Goltzius
Portrait of Goltzius

Habsburg Netherlands, 1526–1583

Goltzius was a Habsburg Netherlands artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum. Goltzius was born in Venlo.

Hubert Goltzius or Hubertus Goltzius, latinized form of Hubrecht Goltz or Hubert Goltz (Venlo, 30 October 1526 – Bruges, 24 March 1583) was a Renaissance painter, engraver, publisher, printer and numismatist from the Habsburg Netherlands. He was also active as an art and antique dealer. He was the great-uncle of the now better known engraver and painter Hendrik Goltzius.

He is now recognized mainly for his contribution to numismatics and has been referred to as the 'father of ancient numismatics'.

Works by Goltzius

Collections represented

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