Nicasius Bernaerts: A Flemish Master of Animal Art Nicasius Bernaerts, Monsù Nicasio or simply Nicasius (15 March 1620, Antwerp – 16 September 1678, Paris) was a Flemish painter of animals, hunting pieces and flowers who had an international career in Italy and Paris. He worked in his native Antwerp, Italy and France. In the final part of his career he worked for the French court and provided tapestry designs to the Gobelins Manufactory in Paris. Early Life & Training: Bernaerts was born in Antwerp, a city renowned for its artistic heritage. He began his artistic journey under the tutela…