Abraham van Diepenbeeck: A Flemish Master of Myth and Majesty Abraham van Diepenbeeck (1596 – 1675) stands as a pivotal figure in the Dutch Baroque, embodying both meticulous craftsmanship and profound artistic vision. Born in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, his early life was shaped by a humanist education that instilled within him an appreciation for classical ideals—a foundation he would carry throughout his prolific career. Crucially, he apprenticed under Peter Paul Rubens, arguably the most influential painter of his era, absorbing Rubens’ masterful technique and embracing his penchant f…