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

Louis Dubois (1830 - 1880)
Louis Dubois
1830 - 1880
Charles de Groux (Degroux) (1825 - 1870)
Charles de Groux (Degroux)
1825 - 1870
Gustave Singier (1909 - 1984)
Gustave Singier
1909 - 1984
Luc Tuymans (1958)
Luc Tuymans
1958
Pieter Neefs l (1578 - 1661)
Pieter Neefs l
1578 - 1661
Theodoor Verstraete (1850 - 1907)
Theodoor Verstraete
1850 - 1907
Adriaen Brouwer (1605 - 1638)
Adriaen Brouwer
1605 - 1638
Christian Dotremont (1922 - 1979)
Christian Dotremont
1922 - 1979
Marcellus Coffermans (1520 - 1578)
Marcellus Coffermans
1520 - 1578
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus (1929 - 2008)
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus
1929 - 2008
Marc Baets (1700 - 1749)
Marc Baets
1700 - 1749
Balthasar Beschey (1708 - 1776)
Balthasar Beschey
1708 - 1776
Emile Edwin Ganz (1871 - 1948)
Emile Edwin Ganz
1871 - 1948
Paul Boudry (1913 - 1976)
Paul Boudry
1913 - 1976
Clifford Holmead Phillips (1889 - 1975)
Clifford Holmead Phillips
1889 - 1975
Frans Vervloet (1795 - 1872)
Frans Vervloet
1795 - 1872

Creators Northern Renaissance

Giovanni Ottaviani (1735 - 1808)
Giovanni Ottaviani
1735 - 1808
Philippe de Momper I (1598 - 1634)
Philippe de Momper I
1598 - 1634
Piero di Cosimo (1462 - 1522)
Piero di Cosimo
1462 - 1522
Balthasar Moncornet (1600 - 1668)
Balthasar Moncornet
1600 - 1668
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp (1594 - 1651)
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp
1594 - 1651
Francesco della Questa (1639 - 1723)
Francesco della Questa
1639 - 1723
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse (1571 - 1638)
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse
1571 - 1638
Richard van Bleeck (1670 - 1733)
Richard van Bleeck
1670 - 1733
Niccolò Vicentino (1510 - 1550)
Niccolò Vicentino
1510 - 1550
 Domenichino (1581 - 1641)
Domenichino
1581 - 1641
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606 - 1680)
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi
1606 - 1680
Joachim Beuckelaer (1530 - 1573)
Joachim Beuckelaer
1530 - 1573
Masolino da Panicale (1383 - 1447)
Masolino da Panicale
1383 - 1447
Perino del Vaga (1501 - 1547)
Perino del Vaga
1501 - 1547
Carlo Antonio Tavella (1668 - 1738)
Carlo Antonio Tavella
1668 - 1738
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia (1490 - 1525)
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia
1490 - 1525