a Flemish humanist, poet and painter. A secretary to various Prince-Bishops of Liège, he maintained an extensive correspondence with humanists and artists at home and abroad. Lampsonius dedicated himself for some time successfully to the art of painting. He was assisted in his efforts by Lambert Lombard, the eminent Renaissance painter of Liège. HIs writings on Netherlandish artists formed an important contribution to the formation of the so-called Netherlandish canon. Lampsonius wrote numerous poems and epigrams in Latin.
