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

Louis Halle (1810 - 1887)
Louis Halle
1810 - 1887
Hans Speckaert (1540 - 1577)
Hans Speckaert
1540 - 1577
Pieter Claesz (1597 - 1661)
Pieter Claesz
1597 - 1661
Hendrik Frans van Lint (1684 - 1763)
Hendrik Frans van Lint
1684 - 1763
 Jean-François Portaels (1818 - 1895)
Jean-François Portaels
1818 - 1895
Jan Frans De Boever (1872 - 1949)
Jan Frans De Boever
1872 - 1949
Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt (1757 - 1813)
Franciscus Joseph Octave van der Donckt
1757 - 1813
George (Georges) Morren (1868 - 1941)
George (Georges) Morren
1868 - 1941
Pieter van der Heyden (1530 - 1572)
Pieter van der Heyden
1530 - 1572
Willem Jacob Herreyns II (1743 - 1827)
Willem Jacob Herreyns II
1743 - 1827
Kurt Lewy (1898 - 1963)
Kurt Lewy
1898 - 1963
Gerard Jozef Portielje (1856 - 1929)
Gerard Jozef Portielje
1856 - 1929
Eugène Joors (1850 - 1910)
Eugène Joors
1850 - 1910
Nicaise de Keyser (1813 - 1887)
Nicaise de Keyser
1813 - 1887
Franz Michael Katz (1782 - 1851)
Franz Michael Katz
1782 - 1851
Pol Dom (1885 - 1978)
Pol Dom
1885 - 1978

Creators Mannerism

Hendrik Floris van Langren (1574 - 1648)
Hendrik Floris van Langren
1574 - 1648
Benedetto da Rovezzano (1474 - 1554)
Benedetto da Rovezzano
1474 - 1554
Lodovico Cardi (Cigoli) (1559 - 1613)
Lodovico Cardi (Cigoli)
1559 - 1613
Giuseppe Scolari (1550 - 1607)
Giuseppe Scolari
1550 - 1607
Viviano Codazzi (1604 - 1670)
Viviano Codazzi
1604 - 1670
Pietro di Giovanni D'Ambrogio (1410 - 1449)
Pietro di Giovanni D'Ambrogio
1410 - 1449
Louis de Morales (1509 - 1586)
Louis de Morales
1509 - 1586
Marinus van Reymerswaele (1490 - 1546)
Marinus van Reymerswaele
1490 - 1546
Domenico Zampieri (1581 - 1641)
Domenico Zampieri
1581 - 1641
Peter Candid (1548 - 1628)
Peter Candid
1548 - 1628
Giovanni Martinelli (1600 - 1659)
Giovanni Martinelli
1600 - 1659
Carlo Saraceni (1579 - 1620)
Carlo Saraceni
1579 - 1620
Jacques Fouquières (1580 - 1659)
Jacques Fouquières
1580 - 1659
Harmen Loeding (1627 - 1673)
Harmen Loeding
1627 - 1673
Arnold van Ravesteyn (1605 - 1690)
Arnold van Ravesteyn
1605 - 1690
Ludovico Ariosto (1474 - 1533)
Ludovico Ariosto
1474 - 1533