This book tells the story of the Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck, one of the great masters of the 17th century, and explores how three vibrant cities – Antwerp, Genoa and London – shaped his life and art. A visionary artist, Van Dyck transformed Western concepts of identity and emotional connectivity in ways which remain profoundly relevant to this day. New source material offers a fresh perspective on his oeuvre against the backdrop of a crisis-stricken Europe. Sixty extraordinary paintings, captured in striking clarity and detail, showcase his sensitive, expressive and penetrating style.