**early life and training** quinten massijs, also known as quentin metsys, was a flemish painter born in louvain, belgium in 1466. he is considered the founder of the antwerp school of painting, which became the leading school of painting in flanders in the 16th century. **artistic style and techniques** massijs was known for his religious and satirical works, which often incorporated new techniques and motifs while still maintaining a connection to traditional styles. his use of oil on panel allowed for greater depth and luminosity in his paintings, as seen in his notable works such as the j…