The Renaissance Soul of Brussels In the heart of a burgeoning Brussels, where the rhythmic clatter of looms and the scent of damp wool once defined the urban landscape, Bernaert van Orley emerged as a titan of the Flemish Renaissance. Born into an era of profound artistic transition, his very lineage was woven into the fabric of the arts; as the son of the esteemed tapestry designer Valentin van Orley, his childhood was likely an immersive education in the intricate textures and grand narratives required for the great tapestries of Europe. This early exposure to meticulous craftsmanship prov…