Lucas de Heere
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Lucas de Heere (Ghent, 1534 – Paris, 1584) was a Flemish portrait painter, poet and writer.
De Heere was a Protestant and came into conflict with the Duke of Alba who was sent to the Netherlands by Philip II of Spain to supress the rising Protestantism. De Heere had to flee to England, but could return after the Pacification of Ghent.
He was very popular during his career and became immensely rich. Several works by de Heere are in the National Portrait Gallery in London. His portrait of Katheryn of Berain is held by the National Museum Cardiff.
