Gilles Neyts (c. 1623 – c. 1687): A Flemish Master of Tranquil Landscapes Gilles Neyts, a Flemish landscape painter and draughtsman born around 1623 in Gent, remains an enigmatic figure within the artistic canon of the seventeenth century. Despite extensive research efforts, definitive biographical details about his life are scarce, leaving scholars to reconstruct his career primarily from surviving artworks and scattered archival records. His output—primarily serene river scenes punctuated by castle ruins and occasional biblical motifs—offers a glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities of hi…