Theodoor Verhaegen (4 June 1700 – 25 July 1759) was an 18th-century Flemish sculptor. His woodcarvings are known for its baroque expression.

Biography

He was born in Mechelen as the son of the sculptor Rombout Verhaegen.Theodoor Verhaegen
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He is known for religious works in Mechelen, where he worked with his contemporary, the sculptor

Jan Frans Boeckstuyns Jan Frans Boeckstuyns, Boekstuijns or Boecxstuyns (Mechelen, c. 1650 – Mechelen 1734) was a Habsburg Netherlands, Flemish sculptor and architect who spent most of his active career in his native city Mechelen.Mechelen Mechelen (; ; historically known as ''Mechlin'' in EnglishMechelen has been known in English as ''Mechlin'', from where the adjective ''Mechlinian'' is derived. This name may still be used, especially in a traditional or historical context. T ...

. $ interior of Church in Ninove.

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Verhaegen, Theodoor 1701 births 1759 deaths Artists from the Austrian Netherlands Flemish Baroque sculptors Artists from Mechelen