Abraham Simon
Abraham Simon (1617-?1692) was an English medallist in the 17th century who worked closely with his brother Thomas Simon.
Biography[edit]
Simon was born in London in 1617. He worked abroad in Sweden and Holland before returning in 1643. His brother, Thomas, was made Engraver of Coin in 1645. Simon's self-portrait is in the National Portrait Gallery (London), and shows the skills that he brought to the wax models he created.[1] His brother's sketchbook is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. A portrait of him as St. Jerome was painted by Heinrich Dittmers in 1665.[2] Simon is thought to have died around 1692.
References[edit]
- ^ Abraham Simon, National Portrait Gallery
- ^ painting by Dittmers in the RKD
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