Inez de Brauw draws from the tradition of Flemish gallery paintings, reinterpreting them through a modern lens. In her latest work, she addresses themes of female empowerment by subverting traditional power dynamics depicted in these historic scenes. She describes her approach as “erasing history,” deliberately reworking the compositions to shift their narratives. While her earlier work often focused on the mise en abyme effect and architectural interiors, her new pieces have evolved—becoming more vibrant and rich with details that reflect the social life of the 17th century.