The Life and Travels of Daniël Boone Daniël Boone, also known as Boon or Boontje, was a Flemish painter and art dealer. Born in Borgerhout, a village near Antwerp, he was the brother of Huybrecht and Salomon Boone. While his exact birth year is debated, records suggest he was likely born in 1631 or 1632. He was potentially a pupil of Joos van Craesbeeck, a painter from Antwerp. Boone's life was marked by significant movement across Europe. He was documented in Amsterdam in 1654, where he was part of a social circle that included Reynier Hals and Pieter van Roestraeten. Following time spent i…