Historical FigureFlemish1527 – 1581
Marten van Cleve
Renaissance painter, religious and historical compositions
Biography
Flemish Renaissance painter of the 16th century, known for his religious and historical compositions in the style of the Northern Renaissance.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Flemish
Born
1527
Died
1581
Thinking about the name
Marten
Germanic origin
“A Germanic form of Martin derived from Martinus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war. Marten carries Scandinavian and Northern European heritage with a clean, efficient sound that feels both historical and modern—strong without being aggressive.”