A Flemish Baroque Luminary: The Life and Art of Lucas Faydherbe Lucas Faydherbe, born in Mechelen (Malines) in 1617, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of High Baroque sculpture within the Southern Netherlands. His career unfolded during a period of intense artistic ferment, shaped by the religious and political currents of the Counter-Reformation and the enduring legacy of masters like Rubens. Faydherbe wasn’t simply an artist; he was a product of a deeply ingrained artistic lineage, inheriting a passion for creation from both sides of his family. His father, Hendrik Faydherbe, w…