Lambert van Haven | |
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![]() Lambert van Haven painted by his brother Michael van Haven | |
Born | Bergen, Norway | 16 April 1630
Died | 9 May 1695 Copenhagen, Denmark | (aged 65)
Nationality | Danish |
Occupation | Architect |
Lambert van Haven (16 April 1630 - 9 May 1695) was a Danish-Norwegian architect, master builder and painter. He was born in Bergen, the son of the artist Solomon van Haven who had already succeeded in winning the favour of the Danish-Norwegian monarchy.[1]
Starting in 1653, he spent some 16 years travelling in Italy, France and the Netherlands where he studied Baroque painting and architecture.[2]
Under Christian V, he was appointed Denmark-Norway's first official General Building Master in 1671 with overall responsibility for executing the king's architectural wishes.[3] He died in Copenhagen.