Brief Biography-Pieter van Bloemen was born in Antwerp. His two brothers, John Francis and Norbert, were also painters. All three became Bentveughels, a Netherlands group of artists in Rome. Their Bent nicknames were Standaart for Pieter, Orizonti for John Francis and Cefalus for Norbert.
Pieter travelled to Lyon for a short stay, and from there, he went to Italy. After an extended stay in Italy working with his brothers, he returned to Antwerp, and in 1699 he was appointed Director of the Academy. He stayed there for the remainder of his life.
His paintings included landscapes with animals, military scenes, and genre scenes. His Italianate landscapes consisted of much staffage, including animals amongst ruins, broken statues and basso-relievos. He enjoyed considerable success in his lifetime.