David Bailly: A Master of Dutch Still Life and Portraiture David Bailly, a name perhaps less familiar than those of his contemporaries Rembrandt or Vermeer, stands as a quietly significant figure in the rich tapestry of 17th-century Dutch painting. Born in Leiden around 1584, Bailly’s life was one of constant movement and apprenticeship, ultimately culminating in a distinguished career marked by insightful still lifes, poignant portra…