Petrus Norbertus van Reysschoot

His subject matter ranged from landscapes, allegories, mythological and religious stories, genre scenes and trompe-l'œil still lifes.

[6] Petrus Norbertus was the brother of Johannes Emanuel and Anna Maria van Reysschoot, who both became painters.

[2] Petrus Norbertus trained with his father and was admitted as a master in the Guild of Saint Luke of Ghent at the very young age of 15.

It was published in 1792 by P. F. de Goes under the title Grondregelen der bouw-kunde, aengewezen in haere bezonderste deelen, zoo aengaende hunne proportien, vercierselen, als hun gebruyk.

[3] He obtained in 1773 the commission to illustrate the annual registers of the aldermen of Ghent, a job his recently deceased father had undertaken before.

When it moved to the Pakhuis in 1785, the Chamber of Commerce of Ghent organized a competition to decorate its new premises, which was won by van Reysschoot.

In the Van den Bogaerde residence in the Nederpolder he was responsible for the decoration of the dining room in which he was assisted by his sister Anna Maria.

[7] The artist remained single for a long time, probably completely absorbed by his busy work schedule.

This is obvious in the decoration of the splendid residence of the Counts of Hane-Steenhuyse, where he created works in grisaille along colored walls and ceilings.