(Lucas), an eminent engraver, was a native of Augsburg in Germany, and flourished at the beginning of the 17th century. In what school he learned the art is uncertain; but his style of engraving bears no small resemblance in many particulars to that of Henry Goltzius, and of John Muller his disciple. It appears, however, that he went to Italy in order to complete his studies, where he engraved several plates from the pictures of the great Italian masters. According to Mr Strutt, few artists have manifested a greater command of the graver than Kilian, whether we consider the facility with which the strokes are turned upon each other, or the firmness with which they are executed; and one cannot help admiring it, though it evidently strikes us, that by paying too close attention to this part of the art, he neglected the correctness of his outlines, and fatigued the lights with unnecessary work; by which means he broke the masses, and often totally destroyed the effect of his prints. The naked parts of the human figure are seldom well expressed; the extremities especially are in general very heavy, and sometimes incorrect. Upon the works of this master, however, it appears, that Balechou, so famous for his skill in handling of the graver, formed his taste. His works are exceedingly numerous. The time of his death is not anywhere mentioned.—There were several other engravers of the same name and family; but of too inferior merit to deserve particular notice.