Hieronymus Janssens: The Painter of Elegant Company Born in Antwerp in 1624 and passing away there in 1693, Hieronymus Janssens – often referred to as “Den Danser” or “the dancer” – stands as a pivotal figure in the development of Flemish genre painting during the mid-seventeenth century. His legacy isn’t one of grand historical narratives or religious fervor, but rather a captivating portrayal of aristocratic leisure and social life…