Biography

Flemish painter of flower still-lifes who played an important role in the development of the genre of garland paintings in Antwerp. Little is known about his life. In 1599 he is registered at the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke as a pupil of Pieter Brueghel the Younger. He may have participated in copying works of Pieter Bruegel the Elder during his period of apprenticeship. In 1602 he was registered as a master of the Guild.

Daniels is known as a painter of still-lifes, in particular still-lifes of flowers in flamboyant vases, and flower garlands. His work resembles the paintings of Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder to whom previously they were attributed frequently. The composition, colour and lighting, however, call to mind the work of Jan Brueghel the Elder.