Jan Vonck: A Dutch Master of Living Birds Born in Torun, Poland, in 1631, Jan Vonck’s artistic journey began amidst the turmoil of a shifting political landscape. His early life was shaped by his father, Elias Vonck – also a painter – who instilled in him a deep appreciation for depicting the natural world, particularly its feathered inhabitants. This familial legacy proved pivotal, establishing a foundation rooted in meticulous obser…