When and where was Remigius van Leemput born?
Remigius van Leemput entered the world on the 18th of December 1607 in Antwerp. He received his baptism at a local church shortly after his birth.
Questions about Remigius van Leemput
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who taught Remigius van Leemput during his apprenticeship?
Frans van Lanckvelt the Elder served as his master when he enrolled in the Guild of Saint Luke during the guild year that began on the 18th of September 1618. Van Leemput worked under him for over a decade before achieving mastery himself.
Why did Remigius van Leemput move to England around 1632?
Van Leemput moved to England following the path of Anthony van Dyck. George Geldorp accompanied him to London as another Flemish master from Antwerp while both men became close associates of the dying portraitist during his final stay in the capital.
What commission did Charles II give to Remigius van Leemput regarding Hans Holbein the Younger?
Charles II later hired van Leemput to replicate a large wall painting by Hans Holbein the Younger depicting Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII, and Jane Seymour at Whitehall Palace. Van Leemput received £150 for creating this small version in 1667.
How many paintings and sculptures did Remigius van Leemput purchase after the execution of Charles I in 1649?
Following the execution of Charles I in 1649, authorities sold off the royal art collection to pay debts and Van Leemput purchased thirty-five paintings and sculptures from this liquidation over six months. He acquired works by Titian, Giorgione, Correggio, and Andrea del Sarto during this period.