The Enigmatic Brush of Anthonie Van Borssom: A Life in Light and Shadow Anthonie van Borssom remains a somewhat elusive figure within the rich tapestry of 17th-century Dutch painting, a period overflowing with masters. Born in an unknown location – records are frustratingly sparse regarding his early life – he emerged as a skilled practitioner of genre scenes, particularly those depicting interiors illuminated by dramatic light effect…