The Radiant Shadow: The Life and Legacy of Jan Cossiers In the heart of the 17th-century Antwerp art scene, few names resonate with as much stylistic versatility as Jan Cossiers. Born on July 15, 1600, in the vibrant Flemish city of Antwerp, Cossiers was destined for a life immersed in the brushstrokes of greatness. He descended from an artistic lineage, being the son of the watercolorist Antoine Cossiers, a fact that provided him wit…