A Flemish Master of Print: The Life and Legacy of Hieronymus Cock Hieronymus Cock, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than those of his contemporaries Bruegel or Bosch, nevertheless stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 16th-century Flanders. Born around 1518 in Antwerp, a city then pulsing with commercial and creative energy, Cock wasn’t merely a painter or etcher; he was an innovator who fundamentally reshaped how art was produced, disseminated, and consumed. His story is one of entrepreneurial vision coupled with artistic talent, transforming printmaking from a c…