Johannes Pieter de Frey

Johannes Pieter de Frey
Born February 1, 1770
Amsterdam
Died 1834
Paris
Reproduction engraving of The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp

Johannes Pieter de Frey or Freij (February 1, 1770 – 1834) was a Dutch printmaker, painter and publisher.

Frey was born in Amsterdam as the younger brother of the painters Maria Christina and Aletta de Frey.[1] The painter Jacobus Johannes Lauwers lived in his house a short while and later married Maria Christina. He became the teacher of Johannes and Aletta.[1] He became known for his engravings of works of 17th-century painters.[1] Frey died in Paris.

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