A Life in Color and Light Born in The Hague to parents of German origin, Mattheus Terwesten grew up in a household where art was a family language. His father, Hans Jacob, worked as a goldsmith, and it was in this environment of craftsmanship that Mattheus began to understand the physical nature of creation. He was one of several children, including his brothers Augustinus and Ezaias, who all found their own paths within the visual arts. While his brothers pursued their own distinct styles, Mattheus developed a reputation for a versatility that allowed him to move between the intimate scale…