The Legacy of Erasmus Quellinus II: A Master of Antwerp’s Golden Age In the vibrant, bustling heart of seventeenth-century Antwerp, a period defined by unparalleled artistic splendor, Erasmus Quellinus II emerged as a central figure of the Flemish Baroque. Born in 1607 into a distinguished lineage of creators, his very foundation was steeped in the traditions of craftsmanship and visual storytelling. As the son of the renowned sculptor Erasmus Quellinus I, his upbringing provided more than just a name; it offered an intimate connection to the pulse of the Southern Netherlands' artistic commu…