Jakob Van (Jacopo Do Palermo) Backer (Or Bakker)
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Jakob Van (Jacopo Do Palermo) Backer (Or Bakker) [1]
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.
