Anthonis van Obbergen
Anthonis van Obbergen (Antonius, Anthonis, Anthony, Antonie, Anton - Obberghen, Oberberg, Opbergen) (1543 in Mechelen – 1611 in Danzig (Gdańsk)) was a Flemish architect and fortifications engineer. After studying masonry in Mechelen and completing a tour to study fortification work in Germany, he initially gained experience working on the fortifications of Antwerp (1567–71).[1] He later worked in Denmark and Poland where he designed fortifications as well as civilian homes.[2][3]
Achievements in Denmark
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Achievements in Poland
In 1586, van Obbergen moved to Danzig where he brought a Flemish flavour to the city's architecture.
Other achievements include a number of fine houses in Danzig which he designed together with Jan Strakowski as well as work on the city's fortifications.[9]
Van Obbergen also designed the Old Town Hall in Toruń, Poland, which was completed in 1603.[10][11]
See also
References
- ^ Anthonis van Obbergen. From Kunstindeks Danmark. In Danish. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
- ^ a b Antonius van Opbergen from Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
- ^ a b Die Architekten und Maler aus Danzigs großer Zeit. Archived 22 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine In German. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
- ^ The Renaissance Castle of Kronborg. From Palaces and Properties Agency Archived 1 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
- ^ Kronborg Slot and the Maritime Museum. From The Rough Guide to Denmark.. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
- ^ Lighthouses in Öresund. Archived 3 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2 December 2009.
- ISBN 9788390343150.
- ^ Historical monuments, Gdansk. Archived 24 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
- ^ Obergen Antoni. From Kunstlexikon Arts4x.com. Archived 7 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine In German. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
- ^ Explore24 from PoloniaToday Archived 27 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
- ^ Koto Naukowe Historyków. Archived 28 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine In Polish, retrieved 2 December 2009.