Paulus van Vianen: A Baroque Sculptor Shaping Pastoral Visions Paulus van Vianen (1570-1614) stands as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning Baroque artistic landscape of the Dutch Golden Age, particularly within the Prague School’s orbit under Rudolf II. Born in Utrecht, he emerged from a family steeped in sculptural tradition – his father Willem van Vianen and brother Adam van Vianen were both accomplished silversmiths and sculptors themselves, establishing a lineage dedicated to crafting exquisite metalwork and figurative art. This familial influence undoubtedly instilled within Paulus a pro…