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

Peter Scheemakers II (1691 - 1781)
Peter Scheemakers II
1691 - 1781
Frans Snyders (1579 - 1657)
Frans Snyders
1579 - 1657
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus (1929 - 2008)
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus
1929 - 2008
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen (1728 - 1811)
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen
1728 - 1811
Hippolyte Boulenger (1837 - 1874)
Hippolyte Boulenger
1837 - 1874
Jan van der Venne (1592 - 1651)
Jan van der Venne
1592 - 1651
Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)
Peter Paul Rubens
1577 - 1640
Petrus Johannes van Regemorter (1755 - 1830)
Petrus Johannes van Regemorter
1755 - 1830
Gerhard August Schneider (1842 - 1873)
Gerhard August Schneider
1842 - 1873
Joseph Édouard Stevens (1816 - 1892)
Joseph Édouard Stevens
1816 - 1892
Jacques Calonne (1930 - 2022)
Jacques Calonne
1930 - 2022
 Gustave Franciscus de Smet (1877 - 1943)
Gustave Franciscus de Smet
1877 - 1943
Hermann Courtens (1884 - 1956)
Hermann Courtens
1884 - 1956
Médard Tytgat (1871 - 1948)
Médard Tytgat
1871 - 1948
Joseph Quinaux (1822 - 1895)
Joseph Quinaux
1822 - 1895
Ferdinand van Kessel II (1648 - 1696)
Ferdinand van Kessel II
1648 - 1696

Creators Northern Renaissance

Pieter van der Borcht I (1530 - 1608)
Pieter van der Borcht I
1530 - 1608
Cola Rapicano (1451 - 1488)
Cola Rapicano
1451 - 1488
Francesco Vanni (1563 - 1610)
Francesco Vanni
1563 - 1610
Willem van Mieris (1662 - 1747)
Willem van Mieris
1662 - 1747
Hendrick Cornelisz. van Vliet (1611 - 1675)
Hendrick Cornelisz. van Vliet
1611 - 1675
 Maestro di Tressa (1215 - 1250)
Maestro di Tressa
1215 - 1250
Jean Leclerc (1587 - 1633)
Jean Leclerc
1587 - 1633
Quentin Matsys (1466 - 1530)
Quentin Matsys
1466 - 1530
Bonifacio Veronese (1487 - 1553)
Bonifacio Veronese
1487 - 1553
Ignaz Stern (1679 - 1748)
Ignaz Stern
1679 - 1748
Hans von Aachen (1552 - 1615)
Hans von Aachen
1552 - 1615
Carletto Caliari (1570 - 1596)
Carletto Caliari
1570 - 1596
Prospero Fontana (1512 - 1597)
Prospero Fontana
1512 - 1597
Jacopo Palma I (1480 - 1528)
Jacopo Palma I
1480 - 1528
Guglielmo Giraldi (XV century - XV century)
Guglielmo Giraldi
XV century - XV century
Juan Fernández de Navarrete (1526 - 1579)
Juan Fernández de Navarrete
1526 - 1579
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