Johann Bussemacher (fl. c.1580 – 1613) was a German engraver and publisher. Bussemacher was active as an engraver,

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, and

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from about 1580 to 1613. His many works include several images of saints and a striking plate of ''Frau Richmuth Rising up from a Terace'', taken from a roof painting once in the

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. His name (as "Ian Bussemaker") appears on a set of 13 engravings copied from

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's ''Labours of Hercules'' and engraved by

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; Bussemaher was presumably their publisher.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bussemacher, Johann German engravers German printers German art dealers Artists from Cologne 16th-century German businesspeople 17th-century German businesspeople Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown Year of birth uncertain 1613 deaths Businesspeople from Cologne