The Mariner of Antwerp: The Life and Legacy of Gaspar van Eyck In the golden age of the Flemish Baroque, few artists captured the untamed spirit of the ocean with as much precision and passion as Gaspar van Eyck. Known to history as a master of maritime subjects, his brush possessed the unique ability to translate the rhythmic violence of naval combat and the serene vastness of the sea into enduring visual poetry. Born in Antwerp arou…