The Flemish prosecutor between the years 1757-1781

About the artist

Petrus Norbertus van Reysschoot or Pieter Norbert van Reysschoot (4 April 1738, in Ghent – 12 February 1795, in Ghent) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, decorator, educator and art collector. He spent his career in Ghent. He is known for his decorative projects in local residences and churches and in particular his grisaille paintings. His subject matter ranged from landscapes, allegories, mythological and religious stories, genre scenes and trompe-l'œil still lifes.
Petrus Norbertus van Reysschoot was a prolific painter who painted landscapes, allegories, mythological and religious stories, genre scenes, seascapes, landscapes, portraits and trompe-l'œil still lifes. He was mainly active as a decorative painter working on commissions for individuals and religious institutions. He also painted temporary decorations for theater performances, ceremonies and festivities. He further designed statues and architectural elements of buildings.