Alexander Adriaenssen: Master of Still Life and Antwerp’s Baroque Glory Alexander Adriaenssen (1587 – 1661) stands as a pivotal figure in Flemish Baroque painting, celebrated primarily for his exquisitely rendered still lifes—particularly those depicting fish and opulent banquet scenes. Born in Antwerp, the son of composer Emmanuel Adriaenssen and Sibilla Crelin, he possessed an artistic lineage steeped in musical tradition, foreshadowing his own dedication to visual artistry. His brother Vincent pursued a career as a battle painter, while Nicolas established himself as a portraitist before…