Leendert van der Cooghen
Leendert van der Cooghen | |
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Self-portrait at the age of 21 | |
| Born | 9 May 1632 |
| Died | 18 February 1681 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Painting, drawing and printmaking |
| Movement | Baroque |
Leendert van der Cooghen (Haarlem, 9 May 1632 – Haarlem, 18 February 1681) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman and printmaker. An amateur artist of independent means, he left a small oeuvre of which his drawings represent the major portion. Recognised by his fellow artists, he was admitted to the Haarlem Guild of Saint Luke in 1652.