David Ryckaert III

DecDavid Ryckaert III was born in Antwerp on December 2, 1612, and was baptized in the St. James' Church on the same date.¹

David Ryckaert III participated in the decoration project for the Joyous Entry into Antwerp of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand, the governor of the Habsburg Netherlands, in 1635.¹

David Ryckaert III was commissioned to participate in the decoration project for the Joyous Entry into Antwerp of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand in 1635, working alongside Jan van Eyck.¹

David Ryckaert III married Jacoba Palmans in 1647 and had eight children, with many of his works continuing to be produced until 1661.¹

David Ryckaert III notably employed the chiaroscuro technique, influenced by Rembrandt van Rijn, as seen in works like "Alchemist in his laboratory" from 1648.¹

NovDavid Ryckaert III died in Antwerp on November 11, 1661.¹