Joseph van Bredael: A Flemish Landscape Master of Tranquility Joseph van Bredael (1688 – 1739) stands as a testament to the flourishing Dutch Golden Age, specifically Antwerp’s artistic landscape. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition—his father was also a painter—Bredael honed his craft amidst the vibrant intellectual and cultural milieu of the era, absorbing influences from contemporaries like Philips Wouwerman and Jan va…