Frans Floris I (1516 - 1570) - photo 1

Frans Floris I

Frans Floris de Vriendt the Elder was a Flemish painter and engraver of the 16th century.

The artistic style of Frans Floris was strongly influenced by the Italian Renaissance. He combined elements of Italian mannerism with his own interpretation, creating a distinctive style characterized by attention to detail, vivid colours and dynamic compositions.

Frans Floris was known for his large-scale historical and mythological paintings, which often depicted complex subjects and included many figures. His works demonstrated his ability to create dramatic and evocative scenes, exploring themes of religion, mythology and human emotion.

Date and place of birt:17 april 1516, Antwerp, Belgium
Date and place of death:1 october 1570, Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality:Belgium, Flanders
Period of activity: XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Draftsman, Engraver, Painter
Art school / group:Italian school
Genre:Allegory, History painting, Mythological painting, Religious genre
Art style:Mannerism, Renaissance, Old Masters

Creators Belgium

Jeanne (Jenny) Montigny (1875 - 1937)
Jeanne (Jenny) Montigny
1875 - 1937
Médard Tytgat (1871 - 1948)
Médard Tytgat
1871 - 1948
Hendrick de Clerck (1560 - 1630)
Hendrick de Clerck
1560 - 1630
Mattheis de Vis (1702 - 1765)
Mattheis de Vis
1702 - 1765
Constant Montald (1862 - 1944)
Constant Montald
1862 - 1944
Martin Léonce Chabry (1832 - 1883)
Martin Léonce Chabry
1832 - 1883
Rik Wouters (1882 - 1916)
Rik Wouters
1882 - 1916
 Leopold de Cauwer (1831 - 1891)
Leopold de Cauwer
1831 - 1891
Jan Verhoeven (1600 - 1676)
Jan Verhoeven
1600 - 1676
Aloïs de Laet (1866 - 1949)
Aloïs de Laet
1866 - 1949
André Edmond Alfred Cluysenaar (1872 - 1939)
André Edmond Alfred Cluysenaar
1872 - 1939
Pieter Bout (1658 - 1719)
Pieter Bout
1658 - 1719
Jan Peeters (1624 - 1677)
Jan Peeters
1624 - 1677
Victor Lagye (1825 - 1896)
Victor Lagye
1825 - 1896
Hans Bol (1534 - 1593)
Hans Bol
1534 - 1593
Cornelis Mahu (1613 - 1689)
Cornelis Mahu
1613 - 1689

Creators Mannerism

Jacob Toorenvliet (1640 - 1719)
Jacob Toorenvliet
1640 - 1719
Giovanni Battista Beinaschi (1636 - 1688)
Giovanni Battista Beinaschi
1636 - 1688
Hans Rottenhammer the Younger (1622 - 1668)
Hans Rottenhammer the Younger
1622 - 1668
Lucas de Valdés (1661 - 1724)
Lucas de Valdés
1661 - 1724
Jan Griffier II (1688 - 1750)
Jan Griffier II
1688 - 1750
Cornelis Schut II (XVII century - ?)
Cornelis Schut II
XVII century - ?
Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp (1612 - 1652)
Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp
1612 - 1652
Jan van Amstel (1500 - 1542)
Jan van Amstel
1500 - 1542
Jacopo Amigoni (1682 - 1752)
Jacopo Amigoni
1682 - 1752
Pieter Aertsen (1508 - 1575)
Pieter Aertsen
1508 - 1575
Girolamo Cardano (1501 - 1576)
Girolamo Cardano
1501 - 1576
Matthias Flacius (1520 - 1575)
Matthias Flacius
1520 - 1575
Willem van Nieulandt II (1584 - 1635)
Willem van Nieulandt II
1584 - 1635
Marcus Gerards II (1561 - 1636)
Marcus Gerards II
1561 - 1636
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen (1500 - 1559)
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
1500 - 1559
Antonios Papadopoulos (1439 - 1481)
Antonios Papadopoulos
1439 - 1481