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Gerardus de San
A Life Between Bruges and Groningen The story of Gerardus Xaverius de San begins in the streets of Bruges. Born on 31 May 1754, he enters the world as the son of Petrus de San and Magdalena Hostein. His early years are defined by the rigorous discipline of the Bruges Academy, where he studies under Jean-François Legillon. This training provides the foundation for a career that will eventually span across France, Italy, and the Netherla
nds. By 1781, the trajectory of his life shifts toward the south. He travels to Italy, seeking the light and classical traditions of the Mediterranean. In Rome, he finds himself working within the studio of Pompeo Batoni, a period of intense immersion in the Roman art scene. His talent earns him recognition through medals from the academies in both Rome and Parma between 1783 and 1785. Yet, the pull of home remains strong. In 1785, fo…