Peter Binoit: A Quiet Master of Baroque Still Life Peter Binoit (c. 1590 – 1632) stands as a testament to the understated brilliance characteristic of Baroque art—a painter who quietly exerted considerable influence within Frankfurt and its artistic surroundings, leaving behind a legacy defined by meticulous observation and masterful technique. While biographical details remain somewhat elusive, scholarly research suggests he was born in Cologne around 1590, though definitive birthdate records stubbornly resist precise determination. His artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of a bu…