Cornelis Cornelisz Kunst (1493–1640): A Leiden Legacy of Allegory and Glass Cornelis Cornelisz Kunst (1493, Leiden – 1544, Leiden) stands as a pivotal figure in the Dutch Renaissance, celebrated primarily for his masterful depictions of historical allegories and intricate glass paintings that illuminate the artistic landscape of Leiden during its golden age. Though overshadowed by later masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer, Kunst’s cont…