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Peter Merecinus (Flemish, about 1530 - 1584)
Peter Merecinus, also known as Pieter van der Heyden, was a Flemish engraver based in Antwerp. From 1551-71 he worked for the Flemish painter and etcher, Hieronymus Cock, who also distributed prints. Merecinus?s prints are often monogrammed with the initials `P/AME?.