Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp
Biography: Petrus van Schendel
Petrus van Schendel, a Dutch-Belgian painter of the 19th century, remains celebrated for his mesmerizing candlelight paintings. These works, characterized by…
Biography: Jan Verhas
Jan Frans Verhas was born on January 9, 1834, in Dendermonde, a quaint town in the East Flanders province of Belgium.…
Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium, is one of the most esteemed and historic art institutions in the…
Inspiration: “Market by Candlelight,” by Petrus van Schendel
Petrus van Schendel’s Market by Candlelight exemplifies 19th-century art’s ability to elevate the everyday into something magical and profound. Known for…
