Cornelius Van Ceulen: A Flemish Baroque Pioneer Cornelius Jonson van Ceulen (1593 – 1661) stands as a pivotal figure in the Dutch Golden Age, renowned for his meticulous portraits and captivating biblical scenes that embody the spirit of Baroque artistry. Born in London to Willem van Ceulen, a Dutch diplomat serving at the English court, Cornelius’s early life was marked by exposure to European artistic traditions – notably Flemish pa…