Theodoor van Loon: A Caravaggio Disciple Shaping Flemish Baroque Theodoor van Loon (1581 or 1582 – February 1649) stands as a compelling figure within the tapestry of Flemish Baroque art, largely overshadowed by contemporaries like Rubens and Rembrandt until recent scholarly attention revitalized interest in his oeuvre. Born in Eilersen, Germany, Van Loon’s artistic journey began amidst the burgeoning religious fervor of the Habsburg Netherlands, profoundly influenced by the stylistic innovations emanating from Italy – specifically Caravaggio’s dramatic realism. Early Life and Training:…