The Master of the Antwerp Workshop: The Life and Legacy of Adriaen Thomasz. Key In the vibrant, bustling heart of sixteenth-century Antwerp, a period defined by both immense artistic flourishing and profound religious upheaval, the name Adriaen Thomasz. Key emerged as a symbol of technical brilliance and professional cunning. Born around 1544, this Flemish master did not begin his journey with the prestigious surname that would later define his brand. Originally known simply as Adriaen Thomasz—a patronymic indicating he was the son of Thomas—his early identity was marked by a quiet ascent th…