A Renaissance Master Forged in Antwerp: The Life and Art of Quentin Matsys Quentin Matsys, a name synonymous with the Northern Renaissance’s burgeoning artistic spirit, was born around 1466 in Leuven, Belgium – though his life story is deeply intertwined with the vibrant city of Antwerp. Unlike many artists of his time who began their training young within established workshops, Matsys followed a rather unconventional path. Initially…