Hendrik Frans Verbruggen

Hendrik Frans Verbruggen was a Flemish sculptor known for his work in the 18th century. While sculpture in the southern provinces of Flanders was less prolific compared to painting during the 17th century, Verbruggen is noted for his "fantastic pulpits". These works are described as a remarkable parallel to similar carvings found in central Europe. The economic depression and political shifts in the southern provinces during the latter half of the 17th century contributed to a more provincial artistic output, yet Verbruggen's pulpit carvings stand out as significant examples of Flemish Baroque sculpture.1