Hendrik Frans de Cort: The Flemish Painter of English Estates Hendrik Frans de Cort, born in Antwerp in 1742 and passing away in London in 1810, stands as a compelling figure in the history of Flemish landscape painting. His career spanned continents – from his formative years in Antwerp to establishing himself as a respected artist across England and Wales – marked by a unique specialization: topographical views of English castles, c…