Antwerp
A city in Belgium where many famous Flemish artists lived and worked in the 1600s.
What is it?
Antwerp is a city in the Flanders region of Belgium. In the 1600s, it was a rich trading port and a center of art. Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck both worked in Antwerp. The panel you saw mentions that these masters worked in Antwerp. The city had many wealthy merchants who wanted portraits and other paintings.
Why it matters
Antwerp was one of the most important art centers in Europe during the Baroque period. Its artists influenced painting across the continent.
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