When and where was Remigius van Leemput born?
Remigius van Leemput was born in Antwerp on the 18th of December 1607. He entered the Guild of Saint Luke in Antwerp on the 18th of September 1618 as a pupil of Frans van Lanckvelt the Elder.
Common questions about Remigius van Leemput
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How did Remigius van Leemput become a major art dealer?
The execution of King Charles I in 1649 triggered a chaotic liquidation of the royal art collection that transformed Remigius van Leemput from a court copyist into a major art dealer. He emerged as a voracious buyer acquiring 35 paintings and sculptures over a six-month period during the king's debt settlement.
What happened to the Hans Holbein the Younger mural commissioned by Remigius van Leemput?
The original Hans Holbein the Younger mural was destroyed by fire in 1698 after a maid left her washing to dry before an open fire. Remigius van Leemput painted two copies in 1667 and 1669 that now serve as the only records of the entire composition.
Who were the children of Remigius van Leemput and what did they do?
Remigius van Leemput had a son named Johannes Remigius who became a copyist in Rome and another son named Anton who worked as a painter in Rome. Their daughter Mary became a painter and married Thomas the son of Robert Streeter the Serjeant-Painter.
When did Remigius van Leemput die and where was he buried?
Remigius van Leemput died in London on the 4th of November 1675 and was buried on the 9th of November 1675 at St. Paul's Covent Garden. His collection was sold at Somerset House on the 14th of May 1677 dispersing the masterpieces he had acquired.