a Flemish painter known for his cityscapes and battle scenes. He was a member of the prominent artistic family van Bredael. He was born in Antwerp into an artist family as the second son of Peeter van Bredael, a well-known painter specializing in market scenes and village feasts set in Italianate landscapes. His mother was An Veldener, the daughter of the sculptor Jennyn Veldener. Two of his brothers, Jan Peeter the Elder and Alexander became painters. Joris likely trained under his father. He became a member of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke in 1684.
