Peter Matthias Van Gelder

Peter Matthias Van Gelder or Vangelder (1739–1809) was an 18th century British sculptor, architect and builder of Dutch descent.

He moved to London and joined the premises of Thomas Carter the Elder as an apprentice stonemason and sculptor.

[1] Not until 1769 did he attend the Royal Academy Schools but quickly impressed, gaining a Silver Medal from the Royal Academy in his first year and the Gold Medal for 1771 for his bas-relief "The Choice of Hercules".

He died on 3 September 1809 at his home at Upper Norton Street in London.

His will was settled on 19 December 1809 and is held at the National Archives in Kew.