Adriaen de Bie

His son Cornelis de Bie reports that he studied painting in Antwerp under the artist Wouter Abts.

His patrons included Cardinals, for whom he made paintings on panel as well as on precious metals such as gold and silver plates and on porphyry and jasper.

He painted portraits and decorations for the St. Gummarus church above the altar of St. Eligius, the patron saint of goldsmiths.

It is possible that Adriaen de Bie's choice of support and size was influenced by Adam Elsheimer who was successful in Rome with small cabinet pieces.

[4][5] This type of work is likely indicative for a side-line he pursued during the three decades he spent in Lier after his return from Italy.