The Master of the Burin: The Life of Pieter van der Heyden In the vibrant artistic landscape of sixteenth-century Flanders, Pieter van der Heyden emerged as a vital figure in the world of printmaking. A Flemish engraver whose presence was felt deeply within the bustling publishing hubs of the era, he occupied a specialized niche that bridged the gap between the grand visions of master painters and the wider public. While much of his p…