Frans Pourbus II (1569 - 1622)

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Frans Pourbus II

Frans Pourbus the Younger was a Flemish artist, renowned for his sophisticated portraiture, who gained prominence for his meticulous depiction of opulent costumes, jewelry, and drapery. Born in Antwerp in 1569 into a family with a rich artistic lineage, Pourbus honed his craft in the vibrant cultural milieu of the time. His grandfather, Pieter Pourbus, was a leading portrait and history painter in Bruges, while his father, Frans Pourbus the Elder, was a significant figure in portrait and genre painting. The younger Pourbus’s artistry was characterized by its attention to detail rather than the exploration of dramatic scenes or landscapes, a style that resonated with the sensibilities of the courts he served.

Pourbus's career flourished as he became a court painter to influential figures such as Archduke Albert and Infanta Isabella in Brussels. His reputation for producing portraits that were aesthetically pleasing to his patrons propelled him to work for Vincenzo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, and subsequently, Marie de' Medici, Queen of France, in Paris. His works are preserved in prestigious collections across Europe, including the Louvre, the Prado, the Rijksmuseum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Notable pieces such as the portrait of Eleonora de' Medici Gonzaga and the Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain exemplify his skill in capturing the grandeur of the European aristocracy of the 17th century.

Art collectors and antiquities experts who admire the grandiose style of early European court portraiture find in Pourbus's work a quintessential representation of the era's aesthetics. His paintings, replete with detailed costume and adornment, provide a window into the past's lavishness and serve as enduring artifacts of cultural heritage. For updates on new product sales and auction events related to Frans Pourbus the Younger, signing up for our newsletter is a discreet and direct way to stay informed.

Date and place of birt:1569, Antwerp, Belgium
Date and place of death:19 february 1622, Paris, France
Nationality:Belgium, Italy, France
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Flemish School
Genre:Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Northern Renaissance, Renaissance, Old Masters

Creators Belgium

Willem Ignatius Kerricx (1682 - 1745)
Willem Ignatius Kerricx
1682 - 1745
Jean François Roffiaen (1820 - 1898)
Jean François Roffiaen
1820 - 1898
Leonid Frechkop (1897 - 1982)
Leonid Frechkop
1897 - 1982
Paul de Vos (1596 - 1678)
Paul de Vos
1596 - 1678
Peter van Dievoet (1661 - 1729)
Peter van Dievoet
1661 - 1729
Pieter van Lint (1609 - 1690)
Pieter van Lint
1609 - 1690
Antoine Brice (1752 - 1817)
Antoine Brice
1752 - 1817
Jan Yoors (1922 - 1977)
Jan Yoors
1922 - 1977
François Joseph Binjé (1835 - 1900)
François Joseph Binjé
1835 - 1900
Andries Bosman (1621 - 1681)
Andries Bosman
1621 - 1681
Edward Antoon Portielje (1861 - 1949)
Edward Antoon Portielje
1861 - 1949
Gustave Singier (1909 - 1984)
Gustave Singier
1909 - 1984
Valerius de Sadeler (1867 - 1941)
Valerius de Sadeler
1867 - 1941
Jean Laudy (1877 - 1956)
Jean Laudy
1877 - 1956
Guglielmo Borremans (1672 - 1744)
Guglielmo Borremans
1672 - 1744
 Corneille (1922 - 2010)
Corneille
1922 - 2010

Creators Northern Renaissance

Bonifacio Veronese (1487 - 1553)
Bonifacio Veronese
1487 - 1553
Francesco Lupicini (1590 - 1656)
Francesco Lupicini
1590 - 1656
Manuel Chrysoloras (1355 - 1415)
Manuel Chrysoloras
1355 - 1415
Girolamo da Santacroce (1490 - 1556)
Girolamo da Santacroce
1490 - 1556
Daniel Dumonstier (1574 - 1646)
Daniel Dumonstier
1574 - 1646
 Master of the Turin Adoration (XV century - ?)
Master of the Turin Adoration
XV century - ?
Claude Lorrain (1600 - 1682)
Claude Lorrain
1600 - 1682
Marinus van Reymerswaele (1490 - 1546)
Marinus van Reymerswaele
1490 - 1546
Marten Rijckaert (1587 - 1631)
Marten Rijckaert
1587 - 1631
Giovanni Bellini (1430 - 1516)
Giovanni Bellini
1430 - 1516
Daniel Mijtens (1590 - 1647)
Daniel Mijtens
1590 - 1647
Paolo Fiammingo (1540 - 1596)
Paolo Fiammingo
1540 - 1596
Domenico Campagnola (1500 - 1564)
Domenico Campagnola
1500 - 1564
Franz Anton Hartmann (1694 - 1728)
Franz Anton Hartmann
1694 - 1728
Jean Clouet (1480 - 1541)
Jean Clouet
1480 - 1541
Raffaello Santi (1483 - 1520)
Raffaello Santi
1483 - 1520
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