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Huygens, Constantijn — (1596 1687) Dutch poet, musician, and statesman from The Hague. Huygens was secretary to Stadholder Frederik Hendrik, prince of Orange, from 1625 to 1647, serving as well as his artistic advisor. He also worked for William II, Frederik s… … Dictionary of Renaissance art
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