Matheus de Layens

(1450–1483) Flemish architect

Matheus de Layens (1450–1483) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Matheus de Layens belongs to the chapter ‘The Renaissance’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Matheus de Layens was born in Soignies and died in Leuven. Matheus de Layens worked in Leuven.

The best-known works include ‘Leuven Town Hall’, ‘St. Peter's Church, Leuven’, and ‘Tafelrond Leuven’. The catalogue has 3 buildings by Matheus de Layens. The dated buildings span the years 1425–1469. The buildings are in Leuven and Mons. According to Wikidata, buildings by Matheus de Layens belong to the ‘Gothic’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Jörg von Halsbach, Peter von Koblenz, Matěj Rejsek, Lazzaro Palazzi, and Jacob von Landshut.

• Leuven Town Hall
• Sankt Peterskyrkan, Leuven
• Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church