Alexis Van Hamme

He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Antwerp), with Nicaise De Keyser and Henri Leys; both of whom had a decisive influence on his approach to painting.

His works consist mainly of interior genre scenes, rendered in great detail.

The physical details of his rooms and furnishings owe much to Gerrit Dou.

One of his more specifically historical works, "The Entry of Albert and Isabella into Brussels in 1599", was purchased by King Leopold I.

[1] Most of his works are privately owned, but some may be seen at the Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België ("The Laceworker")[2] and the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery ("Poultry Seller").