Education
He first studied under Hendrik van Assche, and in 1809 removed to Amsterdam and became the pupil of Barbiers.
He first studied under Hendrik van Assche, and in 1809 removed to Amsterdam and became the pupil of Barbiers.
He then went to Brussels, and in 1820 was made Professor at the Academy. His "Soldier returning from the Battle of Waterloo" also gained him much praise. He died at Brussels in 1841.