Matthys Pool: A Dutch Master of Baroque Detail Matthys Pool, born in Amsterdam in 1676 and tragically passing away in the same city in 1732, remains a captivating figure within the history of 17th-century Dutch art. While he may not command the immediate recognition afforded to Rembrandt or Vermeer, Pool’s meticulous craftsmanship and profound understanding of religious and classical subjects have earned him a significant place as a B…