Marten Pepijn: A Flemish Baroque Master Marten Pepijn (1575-1643) stands as a prominent figure in the Antwerp Baroque, embodying the artistic fervor of his era and leaving behind an impressive legacy of religious paintings and portraits. Born in Antwerp, Belgium—the son of Willem Pepijn, a cloth merchant and art dealer—his formative years were steeped in the vibrant commercial and cultural milieu of the city’s guild system. Precise details regarding his artistic training remain elusive, adding to the mystique surrounding this influential painter. However, he gained admittance to the Antwerp…