He studied at the
Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Antwerp), with
Nicaise De Keyser and
Henri Leys; both of whom had a decisive influence on his approach to painting. His works consist mainly of interior genre scenes, rendered in great detail. Most of them feature 17th-century settings, in the style of the old
Dutch masters; especially those known as the
fijnschilders. The physical details of his rooms and furnishings owe much to
Gerrit Dou. One of his more specifically historical works, "The Entry of
Albert and
Isabella into Brussels in 1599", was purchased by King
Leopold I. His works are still commonly featured at auctions, in Europe and the United States. They have been known to fetch prices up to €40,000 (app. 47,000 US Dollars). Most of his works are privately owned, but some may be seen at the
Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België ("The Laceworker") and the
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery ("Poultry Seller"). His "Dutch Market" is displayed at the
New York Public Library. == References ==