The Master of Meticulous Grace: The Life of Adriaen van der Werff In the grand tapestry of the Dutch Golden Age, few threads shine with as much polished brilliance as the work of Adriaen van der Werff. Born in The Hague in 1659, Van der Werff emerged from a lineage of artistic talent, the son of a painter, which provided him with an early and intimate introduction to the nuances of light and form. His formative years were shaped by th…