Lectionary Calendar
Friday, March 29th, 2024
Good Friday
There are 2 days til Easter!
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Backer (or Bakker), Jakob Van (Jacopo Do Palermo)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Backbite
Next Entry
Backereel, Gilles
Resource Toolbox

Backer (or Bakker), Jakob Van (Jacopo Do Palermo)

a Dutch historical painter, was. born at Antwerp in 1530. While young he was employed by Palermo, a dealer in, pictures, after whom he was sometimes named. Palermo kept Backer employed constantly, and sent his .pictures to Paris, where they were very much admired. Backer painted some original historical pictures, three of which. are, Adam and Eve, a Charity, and a Crucifixion. He died in 1560.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Backer (or Bakker), Jakob Van (Jacopo Do Palermo)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/backer-or-bakker-jakob-van-jacopo-do-palermo.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile