Carel de Moor: A Dutch Master of Subtle Detail Carel de Moor (the Younger), born on February 25, 1655, in Leiden, Netherlands, was a pivotal figure in the development of Dutch Golden Age painting. His life and career unfolded within a vibrant artistic landscape, shaped by the legacy of his father, Carel de Moor (the Elder), an ebony woodworker and art dealer, and influenced by masters like Gerrit Dou and Frans van Mieris. De Moor’s jo…