EntertainmentFlemish1506 – 1564
Cornelis Bos
Renaissance engraver and printmaker
Biography
A Flemish Renaissance engraver and printmaker active in the 16th century. He was known for his detailed copper engravings and contributions to printmaking techniques.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
Flemish
Born
1506
Died
1564
Thinking about the name
Cornelis
Latin origin
“The Dutch and Scandinavian form of Cornelius, which derives from the Latin cornu meaning 'horn.' Cornelis was particularly popular in the Dutch Golden Age and was borne by many artists and merchants. The name carries a Northern European practicality alongside classical dignity.”