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Houbraken.
Dutch family of artists. Although a competent artist, (1) Arnold Houbraken is best known as a writer. His three-volume Groote schouburgh (1718–21), the last volume of which was published posthumously, is generally regarded as one of the most important sources on the lives of 17th-century Dutch artists—despite its many omissions and errors. Houbraken’s son (2) Jacobus Houbraken was a reproductive engraver, specializing in portraiture. Jacobus’s sister Antonyna Houbraken (b Dordrecht, 30 May 1686; d Amsterdam, 12 Dec 1736) made topographical and portrait drawings, as well as designs for vignettes and a title-page. She married the draughtsman Jacobus Stellingwerf. The following members have entries:
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