Anthonie Leemans was a Dutch Golden Age

Dutch Golden Age

The Golden Age was a period in Dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which Dutch trade, science, military and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. The first half is characterised by the Eighty Years' War till 1648...

 painter.

Biography

According to Houbraken, who did not specify which brother he meant, he made a profitable living making trompe l'oeil paintings of hunting paraphernalia, birdcages, and weaponry.

According to the RKD he was the older brother of the painter Johannes Leemans

Johannes Leemans

Johannes Leemans , was a Dutch Golden Age painter.-Biography:According to Houbraken, who did not specify which brother he meant, he made a profitable living making trompe l'oeil paintings of hunting paraphernalia, birdcages, and weaponry.According to the RKD he was the younger brother of the...

, and both are known for still life paintings of hunting paraphernalia and vanitas pieces that became an influence on Christoffel Pierson

Christoffel Pierson

-Biography:According to Houbraken, he was brought up to become a merchant. Schooled in Latin, French, and drawing, he spent time as a clerk , but showed more talent for painting, which he learned from friend Bartholomeus Meyburgh, who was only 3 years older than he was...

for their popularity. Anthonie also painted a few Italianate landscapes with soldiers.