Bonaventura Peeters I (1614–1652): A Flemish Master of Storms and Seascapes Bonaventura Peeters I, born in Antwerp in 1614 and tragically dying there just a decade later in 1652, represents a singular figure within the history of Flemish marine painting. While the Dutch dominated this genre during his lifetime – capturing the dynamism and drama of the North Sea with unparalleled skill – Peeters carved out a distinct niche, becoming virtually the only notable practitioner of seascapes amongst his contemporaries. His legacy rests primarily on a captivating collection of works depicting turbule…