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Cornelis de Vos
A Master of Flemish Portraiture: The Life and Art of Cornelis de Vos Cornelis de Vos, a prominent figure in 17th-century Antwerp, stands as one of the leading portraitists of the Flemish Baroque. Born in Hulst around 1584, his artistic journey began within a family deeply rooted in the art world, relocating to the bustling city of Antwerp in 1596. There, he apprenticed under David Remeeus, a lesser-known painter who nonetheless provide
d a solid foundation for de Vos’s burgeoning talent. By 1604, he had risen to become Remeeus' chief assistant, demonstrating an aptitude that extended beyond mere technical skill. A petition to the Antwerp city council in the same year reveals his ambition – a desire to travel abroad and further hone his craft, though whether this journey materialized remains uncertain. What is clear is that de Vos quickly established himself as a skil…