a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman, printmaker and engraver mainly known for his still lifes, landscapes and battle scenes. He was a versatile artist working in many genres and techniques. He travelled to Italy where he resided in Rome but the exact dates of his trip are unclear. Alternative dates proposed are from 1644 to 1659 and 1653 to 1658. He may also have travelled in France during the 1650s. He spent time in Brussels in the mid 1650s and returned to Antwerp around 1657.
