Early Life and Artistic Training Born: Liers, Belgium (1852) Died: 1927 Son of the poet Jan van Beers the Elder. Studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. The "Van Beers Clique" and Early Career Leader of a group of young artists known as the "Van Beers clique." Group members included Piet Verhaert, Alexander Struys, and Jef Lambeaux. Known for their eccentric behavior, including dressing in historical costumes. Initially focused on history painting, producing works relating to the Renaissance. Notable early work: "Funeral of Charles the Good." Parisian Per…