LEEUW (William de), an eminent engraver of the last century. He was a native of Flanders, and the disciple of Soutman, whose manner of engraving, or rather etching, he imitated. His prints generally appear harsh at first sight; but grow into favour upon examination, and several of them have great effect; particularly his Daniel in the lion's den, a large plate lengthwise, from Rubens. The first impressions of this plate are before the name of Dankertz was added, and are now extremely rare and dear.