Frans Langhemans


Frans Langhemans was a sculptor from Mechelen.
Studied the Baroque mode under Lucas Faydherbe. He spent time in London working with fellow Mechelen sculptor Jan van Steen, before joining the Mechelen guild on his return home. He gained a position at the court of Elector Johann-Wilhelm at Düsseldorf from 1701 to 1706.
His more notable works are;

Notable works

although some are known only by engravings, such as his work in Cologne from 1712-13 consisting of side altars for the Augustinian church, and the altar for the parish church of St Servinus there.