Richard van Bleeck: A Dutch Master of Portraiture and Subtle Drama Richard van Bleeck (1670-1733) emerges from the vibrant tapestry of 17th-century Dutch painting as a quietly significant figure, a master whose influence often resides in the nuanced details of his portraits and genre scenes. Born in The Hague, into a family connected to sculpture – his father was a respected artist – van Bleeck’s artistic journey began with training…