Maarten van Heemskerck | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Maerten Jacobsz van Veen 1 June 1498 |
| Died | 1 October 1574 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Movement | Mannerism |
| Patron(s) | Cornelis Muys, Haarlem council, Delft council |
Maarten van Heemskerck (born Maerten Jacobsz van Veen; 1 June 1498 – 1 October 1574), also known as Marten Jacobsz Heemskerk van Veen, was a Dutch portrait and religious painter, who spent most of his career in Haarlem. He was a pupil of Jan van Scorel, and adopted his teacher's Italian-influenced style. He spent the years 1532–36 in Italy. He produced many designs for engravers, and is especially known for his depictions of the Wonders of the World.