The Master of Danzig: The Life and Legacy of Andreas Stech In the vibrant, maritime atmosphere of seventeenth-century Gdańsk, a period defined by the opulent flourishes of the Baroque, the name Andreas Stech emerged as a symbol of artistic excellence and technical mastery. Born in 1635 in Stolp to the painter Heinrich Stech, his journey was one deeply rooted in the traditions of craftsmanship and lineage. Moving to Danzig as a young child, Stech was immersed from birth in an environment where art and commerce intertwined. His early training, likely under the watchful eye of his father and la…