Mathieu de Layensplein (Leuven)
Matheus de Layens (d. Leuven, 3 December 1483) was a Brabantine architect from the 15th century.
He was employed in Leuven from 1433, first under the architect Sulpitius van Vorst (d. 1439), and afterwards under Jan Keldermans II, whom he succeeded in 1445 as master mason. In that capacity he developed the town fortifications and led the construction of the Leuven Town Hall (1448–1469), as well as the transept of the Saint Peter's Church. The sacrament tower of that church, built in 1451, is also attributed to him.
He was employed in Leuven from 1433, first under the architect Sulpitius van Vorst (d. 1439), and afterwards under Jan Keldermans II, whom he succeeded in 1445 as master mason. In that capacity he developed the town fortifications and led the construction of the Leuven Town Hall (1448–1469), as well as the transept of the Saint Peter's Church. The sacrament tower of that church, built in 1451, is also attributed to him.
Mathieu de Layensplein, related objects
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matheus_de_Layens
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Coordinates: 50°52'47"N 4°42'1"E
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