Carstian Luyckx: A Master of Pronkstilleven in the Shadow of Antwerp Carstian Luyckx, known as the Monogrammist KL, emerged from the vibrant artistic landscape of 17th-century Antwerp during a period of immense change and burgeoning wealth. Born around 1623, he navigated a world increasingly influenced by both traditional Flemish painting practices and the emerging Baroque style sweeping across Europe. Luyckx’s career unfolded primarily within the confines of Antwerp and later extended into France, leaving behind a legacy of exquisitely detailed still lifes – particularly *pronkstilleven*, o…