The Titan of Flemish Tapestry: The Life and Legacy of Willem de Pannemaker In the vibrant, industrious heart of sixteenth-century Brussels, a golden age of textile artistry unfolded, driven by the unparalleled mastery of Willem de Pannemaker. Born around 1510, likely in the burgeoning artistic hub of Beverwijk or within the bustling streets of Brussels itself, Willem was destined for greatness through the lineage of his craft. He was the scion of the prestigious Pannemaker workshop, led by his father, Pieter, a man whose reputation for excellence laid the foundation upon which Willem would b…