Joost de Pape (1618–1646): A Flemish Baroque Master Joost de Pape, also known as josse, joost or joducus de pape, was a flemish painter, draughtsman and engraver born in oudenaarde, belgium in 1618. He was registered as an apprentice in the antwerp guild of st luke in 1618/19. De pape is known for his paintings of religious and mythological subjects, such as ‘venus and adonis’ (1629). Early Life and Training Information about de pape's early life remains scarce, but it is believed that he received his artistic training primarily in antwerp, where he was exposed to the vibrant artistic milie…