Bernaert de Bridt
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Bernaert de Bridt, Bernaert de Brit or Bernardus de Bridt[1] (fl 1688 – 1722 in Antwerp), was a Flemish painter and draughtsman who specialized in still lifes. He was also active as a brewer. He is particularly known for his still lifes of dead game, hunting pieces, live animals, sumptuous still lifes and genre scenes with a prominent still life component. He was active in Antwerp.[2][3]
Nothing is known about Bernaert de Bridt's birth and early years. He is first recorded when he registered as a master of the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke in the guild year running from 18 September 1688 to 18 September 1689. He is documented in the records of the Antwerp Guild until the guild year running from 18 September 1721 to 18 September 1722.[2] The Guild records also state that on 10 April 1722 he paid 'his living death duties' ('syn levende doodtschult').[1]
De Bridt was also active as a brewer.[2] In 1717 he was elected the dean of the Antwerpse brouwersnatie (Antwerp nation of brewers), the organisation representing the interests of the brewers in Antwerp.[4] He married Joanna Govaerts. The couple had a son called Petrus Bernardus and a daughter called Catharina.[5]
De Bridt died on 8 October 1736 and was buried in the St Walburga Church in Antwerp. This church has since been demolished.[5]
