Pieter Schenck: The Silent Master of Flemish Allegory Pieter Schenck (1660-1713) remains a figure shrouded in mystery, a painter whose output was remarkably modest compared to his contemporaries – approximately 80 paintings survive today. Yet, these works possess an undeniable power and sophistication that have captivated art historians for decades, cementing his place as one of the most important artists of the Dutch Golden Age and a…