Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger
Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger (24 June 1587 – 6 August 1639) was a Flemish-Danish architect who specialised in the Dutch Renaissance style, typical of prestigious Danish buildings from the first half of the 17th century. Along with his brother Lorenz van Steenwinckel he was responsible for most of King Christian IV's many ambitious building projects.
Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger | |
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Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger (right) with Christian IV on horse (1638) | |
| Born | 24 June 1587 |
| Died | 6 August 1639 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Christian IV's Stock Exchange Rosenborg Castle Frederiksborg Palace Kronborg Castle Round Tower |
He was the son of Hans van Steenwinckel the Elder and the father of Hans van Steenwinckel the Youngest and probably also the building master and engineer Oluf van Steenwinckel.
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