Caspar Boutats, also known as Gaspar Bouttats the Elder (circa 1640 – 1696), was a Flemish printmaker and engraver from Antwerp. Born into a family of engravers, he was the son of Frederik Bouttats the Elder and received training from his father. He was active during the Baroque period and became a prominent figure in the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke, serving as its dean in 1690–1691. Boutats is known for his etchings and engravings mainly created for booksellers, including historical, topographical, and portrait works. Notably, he engraved scenes such as “The Massacre of St. Bartholomew” and “The Assassination of Henry IV,” and produced city views for important folio volumes. His work is valued for its artistic quality and historical significance, reflecting Baroque Flemish engraving traditions.
