Albert Auwercx

Albert Auwercx (sometimes Auwerx) (c. 1629 - 1709)[2] was a Brussels tapestry-maker (tapissier) who played an important part in the tapestry industry of that city.

He was christened on 10 February 1629 in the Brussels Church of Our Lady of the Chapel, which was known for its connections to the tapestry industry.

[2] Auwercx opened his workshop in 1657 and was granted exemption from taxation by the city of Brussels in 1671.

Through the careful marriages of his children and the choice of godparents, he formed alliances with other important tapissiers.

[4] The weaver's mark AVWERCX[5] or A. AVWERC[6] in the selvage often identifies products of his workshop.