Dominicus Lampsonius
(1532–1599) Flemish humanist, poet, and artist (1532-1599)
Dominicus Lampsonius (1532–1599) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Dominicus Lampsonius belongs to the chapter ‘Mannerism’ in this site’s history of art.
Dominicus Lampsonius was born in Bruges and died in Liège. Dominicus Lampsonius trained at Old University of Leuven. Dominicus Lampsonius studied under Lambert Lombard. Dominicus Lampsonius worked in Liège and Italy.
One of the best-known works is ‘Pictorum aliquot celebrium Germaniae inferioris effigies’. The catalogue has 7 works by Dominicus Lampsonius with free images. The dated works span the years 1577–1620. Musea Brugge holds at least one work by Dominicus Lampsonius.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Alonso Sánchez Coello, Bernardo Buontalenti, Girolamo Muziano, Giacomo della Porta, and Maarten de Vos.