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

Isidore Opsomer (1878 - 1967)
Isidore Opsomer
1878 - 1967
Joseph-Benoît Suvée (1743 - 1807)
Joseph-Benoît Suvée
1743 - 1807
Jacques Rosseels (1828 - 1912)
Jacques Rosseels
1828 - 1912
Henri-Joseph Ruxthiel (1775 - 1837)
Henri-Joseph Ruxthiel
1775 - 1837
Cornelis Mahu (1613 - 1689)
Cornelis Mahu
1613 - 1689
James Thiriar (1889 - 1965)
James Thiriar
1889 - 1965
Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter (1785 - 1873)
Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter
1785 - 1873
Alfred Jean Andre Cluysenaar (1837 - 1902)
Alfred Jean Andre Cluysenaar
1837 - 1902
Marc Mendelson (1915 - 2013)
Marc Mendelson
1915 - 2013
Anna Virginie Caroline de Weert (1867 - 1950)
Anna Virginie Caroline de Weert
1867 - 1950
Raoul De Keyser (1930 - 2012)
Raoul De Keyser
1930 - 2012
Isidore Meyers (1836 - 1916)
Isidore Meyers
1836 - 1916
Marcel Lempereur-Haut (1898 - 1986)
Marcel Lempereur-Haut
1898 - 1986
Georges-Emile Lebacq (1876 - 1950)
Georges-Emile Lebacq
1876 - 1950
Ferdinand Chevalier (1834 - 1894)
Ferdinand Chevalier
1834 - 1894
Peeter Gijsels (1621 - 1690)
Peeter Gijsels
1621 - 1690

Creators Mannerism

Giovanni Santi (1435 - 1494)
Giovanni Santi
1435 - 1494
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898 - 1972)
Maurits Cornelis Escher
1898 - 1972
François Rabelais (1494 - 1553)
François Rabelais
1494 - 1553
Bertolino de’ Grossi (XIV century - 1464)
Bertolino de’ Grossi
XIV century - 1464
Izaak van Oosten (1613 - 1661)
Izaak van Oosten
1613 - 1661
Willem Drost (1633 - 1659)
Willem Drost
1633 - 1659
Christophe Huet (1700 - 1756)
Christophe Huet
1700 - 1756
Giovanni del Biondo (XIV century - 1399)
Giovanni del Biondo
XIV century - 1399
Michelangelo Anselmi (1492 - 1556)
Michelangelo Anselmi
1492 - 1556
 Canaletto (1697 - 1768)
Canaletto
1697 - 1768
Hendrick Martensz Sorgh (1610 - 1670)
Hendrick Martensz Sorgh
1610 - 1670
Mello da Gubbio (1285 - 1350)
Mello da Gubbio
1285 - 1350
Giovanni di Ser Giovanni Guidi (1406 - 1486)
Giovanni di Ser Giovanni Guidi
1406 - 1486
Franz Werner von Tamm (1658 - 1724)
Franz Werner von Tamm
1658 - 1724
Abraham Bloemaert (1564 - 1651)
Abraham Bloemaert
1564 - 1651
Gregorio di Cecco (1390 - 1424)
Gregorio di Cecco
1390 - 1424