Joris van Bredael was a Flemish painter known for his cityscapes and battle scenes.
Background
He was born in Antwerp into an artist family as the second son of Peeter van Bredael, a well-known painter specializing in market scenes and village feasts set in Italianate landscapes. His mother was An Veldener, the daughter of the sculptor Jennyn Veldener. Joris likely trained under his father.
Career
Their two children Jozef and January Pieter both became painters. Joris’ first wife died c. 1689-1690. He worked in Antwerp for the art dealers such as Forchondt.
In 1690 Forchondt sent to the representatives of the family business in Vienna six battle scenes by Joris van Bredael including a Relief of Vienna, a Capture of Buda, a Capture of Belgrade and a Capture of Gran.
On the basis of a painting of a winter view of Vienna, which is attributed to him, it is sometimes assumed he spent time in Vienna.
Membership
He was a member of the prominent artistic family van Bredael. He became a member of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke in 1684.