Louis de Caullery, Caulery or Coulery (ca.1580–1621) was a Flemish painter who is known for his architectural scenes, city views, genre scenes, allegorical compositions and history paintings. He was one of the pioneers of the art genre of courtly gatherings and the garden parties (fête champêtre) in Flemish painting. Life Details about the life of Louis de Caullery are scarce. He was likely born in Caulery, a small town on the Scheldt river about 18 kilometers south east of the city of Cambrai, at the time situated in the Habsburg Netherlands and now in France. A possible birth in Caulery is bolstered by the fact that his wife and children later inherited some properties in Cambrai. His name is thus possibly derived from his birthplace. In 1594 he was in Antwerp where he was registered with the local Guild of Saint Luke as the pupil of the prominent Flemish landscape painter Joos de Momper. His name in the register was spelled 'Loys Solleri'. In the guild year 1602/03 he was registered as a master in the Guild under the name 'Lowis de Callory'. In 1608 he had a pupil whose name has not been preserved. He married Maria Adriaenssens, with whom he had several children. In the past it was believed that he traveled to Italy to continue his studies, possibly visiting Venice, Florence and Rome. This hypothesis appeared to be supported by the fact that he painted various Italian subjects and his rather innovative use of colour in comparison to artists solely trained in Antwerp. It is now assumed, however, that he did no travel to Italy as there is no evidence for such a trip. The Venetian, Florentine and Romanesque buildings and landscapes in his compositions are likely based on his knowledge of works by masters who did visit Italy. He seems to have enjoyed quite a success as evidenced by the fact that his works were part of many collections of his time. In 1621 his death duties were paid to the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke. This time his name was spelled in the Guild record as 'Sollery of the Callery'. He therefore likely died in Antwerp in 1620 or 1621. Work Only seven signed paintings by his hand are known. Two of these are fully signed, the Carnival (c. 1615, Hamburger Kunsthalle) and the Party in an interior or The five senses (1620, Louvre collection,