Alexander van Haecken

Flemish painter, print artist, mezzotinter, staffage painter and drapery painter (1701-1758)
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Summary

Alexander van Haecken was born on January 1, 1701[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on January 17, 1758[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], mezzotinter[7], drapery painter[8], and copper engraver[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1701[11]
  • Date of death: 1758[12]
  • Occupation: artist[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Alexander van Haecken[15]
  • Family name: Van Aken[16]
  • Given name: Alexander[17]
  • Work location: London[18]
  • Depicted by: Alexander van Aken[19]
  • Described by source: Niederländisches Künstler-Lexikon auf Grund archivalischer Forschungen[20], Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden[21], Geschiedenis der Vaderlandsche Schilderkunst[22]
  • Commons Creator page: Alexander van Haecken[23]
  • Sibling: Joseph Van Aken[24], Arnoldus van Haecken[25]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26], WikiProject New York Public Library[27]
  • Has works in the collection: Nationalmuseum[28], Yale Center for British Art[29], Print Collection[30]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[32]
  • P14750: 73B9-FBCC-A524-55EC-B8CE[33]

FAQs

Where was Alexander van Haecken born?

Alexander van Haecken was born in Antwerp[2].

Where did Alexander van Haecken die?

Alexander van Haecken passed away in London[4].

What did Alexander van Haecken do for work?

Alexander van Haecken worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], mezzotinter[7], drapery painter[8], and copper engraver[9].

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  1. 18d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 73B9-FBCC-A524-55EC-B8CE
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Antwerp
    Ecartico person id → 49208
    National portrait gallery (london) person id → mp05860
    Commons creator page → Alexander van Haecken
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