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Michiel van Musscher
A Master of Dutch Refinement: The Life and Art of Michiel van Musscher Born in Rotterdam in January 1645, Michiel van Musscher emerged during the latter stages of the Dutch Golden Age, a period renowned for its artistic innovation and societal prosperity. From an early age, a remarkable talent for drawing was evident, nurtured by a family with artistic inclinations – his father, though primarily a grocer, had once been a painter, and b
oth grandfathers practiced the craft. This familial connection undoubtedly played a role in shaping young Michiel’s path. His formal training began at fifteen, initially under Martinus Saeghmolen to grasp foundational drawing skills, followed by studies with Abraham van den Tempel where he learned the intricacies of paint mixing and application. However, it was his subsequent engagements with established masters – seven lessons with Ga…