Peter Scheemakers

About

Flemish Roman Catholic sculptor who worked for most of his career in London. He worked on many Church monuments around England.

Before Fame

He traveled to Rome where he studied classical and baroque styles of sculpture.

Trivia

He created several church monuments which can be found around England.

Family Life

His brother Henry Scheemakers was also a sculptor.

Associated With

He is best known for his sculpture of William Shakespeare which was erected in Westminster, Abbey.