Matthias Jansz van den Bergh

Matthias Jansz van den Bergh was a Flemish painter and draftsperson born in the Habsburg Netherlands in 1615. He lived until 1687 and was active as an artist within the Dutch Republic. His documented career includes work as both a painter and a draftsperson. A significant aspect of his professional development was his study under the renowned artist Peter Paul Rubens. This training placed him within a notable artistic lineage during the seventeenth century. His life and work reflect the cultural exchange between the Habsburg Netherlands and the Dutch Republic during this period.