Jacob Duck: A Flemish Master of Everyday Life Jacob Duck (1600 – buried 22/28 january 1667) stands as a significant figure within the Dutch Golden Age, celebrated primarily for his meticulous depictions of scenes from daily life and military engagements. Born in Utrecht, Duck’s artistic journey began with a grounding in goldsmithing—a craft he mastered by age nineteen—providing him with invaluable technical skills that would inform his painting practice. However, it was his apprenticeship under Joost Cornelis Droochloot, a renowned Utrecht painter, who truly ignited his passion for art and s…