The lines of a life in motion Paul Vredeman de Vries began his training under the watchful eye of his father, Hans, an architect and engineer whose focus on perspective shaped the young painter's hand. Born in Antwerpen in 1567, Paul moved through several European cities, following the paths laid by his family's work. Between 1592 and 1595, he stayed in Danzig, where his father was busy designing defensive works. This period of travel…