The Life and Career of Jacques Waben Born in Alkmaar, Netherlands, in 1590, Jacques Waben emerged during the Dutch Golden Age as a painter of both portraiture and history. His professional activity spanned several decades, beginning around 1602 and continuing until his death in 1634. While his reputation was built upon his ability to handle both small-scale works and larger compositions, his career was marked by a versatility that allowed him to navigate different genres of Dutch painting. Waben’s life was closely tied to the northern regions of the Netherlands. He was known to have worked…