Background
Jacob Andries Beschey was born in Antwerp as the son of Jacob Beschey and Maria-Theresia Huaert.
Jacob Andries Beschey was born in Antwerp as the son of Jacob Beschey and Maria-Theresia Huaert.
He was baptized in the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp on 30 November 1710. Jacob Andries had four brothers who all became painters. Nothing is known about the training of Jacob Andries Beschey.
He became a master in the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke in 1726-1727 and was the dean of the Guild in 1766-1767.
Jacob Andries Beschey died in Antwerp on 28 February 1786.