Antonie Waterloo: A Master of Dutch Reflection Antonie Waterloo (1609 – 1690), a name perhaps less familiar than his contemporaries Ruisdael or Cozens, nevertheless stands as a pivotal figure in the development of Dutch landscape painting and etching. Born in Lille, France—then part of the Spanish Netherlands—Waterloo’s early life remains shrouded in some mystery, suggesting a largely self-taught artistic journey. While records indicate he was registered as a painter, his success with selling canvases was limited, leading him to supplement his income through art dealing and the sale of his m…