The Naturalist of Haarlem: The Life and Art of Frans Decker In the quiet, industrious streets of 18th-century Haarlem, a period where the grand echoes of the Dutch Golden Age were transitioning into a more refined, pastoral era, lived the painter Frans Decker. Born in 1684, Decker emerged from a lineage of artistic tradition, finding his early inspiration within the vibrant guild culture of his home city. As a student of the esteemed…