Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) was a Flemish Baroque painter renowned for his elegant and expressive portraiture. A prodigy in Antwerp, he studied under Peter Paul Rubens, whose influence is evident in van Dyck’s early works. After refining his style during a six-year stay in Italy, he gained international fame for capturing the aristocracy with grace, dignity, and psychological depth. His portraits of Genoese nobility set new standards in European court art. Van Dyck became court painter to King Charles I of England in 1632, where he created some of his most iconic works, portraying the king and his court with a sense of refined majesty. His innovative style, characterized by fluid brushwork, rich color palettes, and graceful poses, transformed English portraiture and influenced generations of artists. Van Dyck died at the young age of 42, yet left an indelible mark on the art world, bridging Flemish tradition with a sophisticated international flair.