a Flemish painter, draughtsman and etcher who worked in a wide variety of genres including history, landscapes, architecture, topological views, marine scenes and still lifes. He was active in Antwerp and England. here are very few details about Bouttats’ early life and training. He was a member of the Bouttats family of artists, who were active in Antwerp and worked mainly as engravers and painters. He was likely born in Antwerp where he became master in the Guild of Saint Luke in 1707.
