Hans von Aachen
1552 - 1615
Hans von Aachen was born in Cologne and took his name from his father's birthplace. He trained in Cologne and travelled in Italy before a period in Bavaria (1589 - about 1596).
From 1596 he settled in Prague, where he mainly served the Emperor Rudolf II as artist and adviser on the acquisition of art objects.
From 1596 he settled in Prague, where he mainly served the Emperor Rudolf II as artist and adviser on the acquisition of art objects.
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