Hubert Levigne received his training as an engraver from the
stamp engraver professor J J Aarts. His first
stamp engravings date from 1939, comprising two values marking the 1200th death anniversary of St Willibrord.
His first design for that issue depicted the saint seated
with a staff in his hand and a model of Utrecht Cathedral on his lap. Levigne did
make an engraving of this design but it was not accepted. Instead, a design of
just the face of the saint with the cathedral tower in the background was
accepted and used for the 12½c value.
In 1952, Levigne was given the
opportunity to engrave the 1952 Dutch State Mines stamp. He was given that job
because he himself came from that area of the Netherlands, and was thought to
be therefore well acquainted with the atmosphere of the region.
You will find Hubert Levigne’s
database HERE.