Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641): Master Flemish Baroque Painter Anthony van Dyck, born March 22, 1599, in Antwerp—now Belgium—was a Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy. He was prolific painter of portraits of European aristocracy, he also executed many works on religious and mythological subjects and was a fine draftsman and etcher. His life was marked by artistic brilliance and royal patronage, shaping the visual landscape of his era. ### Early Life and Artistic Training Van Dyck’s formative years were…