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

Joachim Patinir (1483 - 1524)
Joachim Patinir
1483 - 1524
Alfred Stevens (1823 - 1906)
Alfred Stevens
1823 - 1906
Rogier van der Weyden (1400 - 1464)
Rogier van der Weyden
1400 - 1464
Félix Labisse (1905 - 1982)
Félix Labisse
1905 - 1982
Petrus Johannes van Regemorter (1755 - 1830)
Petrus Johannes van Regemorter
1755 - 1830
Edward Woutermaertens (1819 - 1897)
Edward Woutermaertens
1819 - 1897
Jacobus Melchior van Herck (1691 - 1735)
Jacobus Melchior van Herck
1691 - 1735
Adolf Karel Maximiliaan Engel (1801 - 1833)
Adolf Karel Maximiliaan Engel
1801 - 1833
Cornelis Mahu (1613 - 1689)
Cornelis Mahu
1613 - 1689
 Gustave Franciscus de Smet (1877 - 1943)
Gustave Franciscus de Smet
1877 - 1943
Louis (Lodewijk) Tytgadt (1841 - 1918)
Louis (Lodewijk) Tytgadt
1841 - 1918
Cornelis De Vos (1585 - 1651)
Cornelis De Vos
1585 - 1651
Casparis Haanen (1778 - 1849)
Casparis Haanen
1778 - 1849
Jan Provoost (1465 - 1529)
Jan Provoost
1465 - 1529
Guy Peellaert (1934 - 2008)
Guy Peellaert
1934 - 2008
Antonio Maro (1928)
Antonio Maro
1928

Creators Northern Renaissance

Georg Pecham (1568 - 1604)
Georg Pecham
1568 - 1604
Francesco Guicciardini (1483 - 1540)
Francesco Guicciardini
1483 - 1540
Giulio Bonasone (1498 - 1574)
Giulio Bonasone
1498 - 1574
Marin le Bourgeoys (1550 - 1634)
Marin le Bourgeoys
1550 - 1634
Jacopo Confortini (1602 - 1672)
Jacopo Confortini
1602 - 1672
Louise Moillon (1609 - 1696)
Louise Moillon
1609 - 1696
Gerard de la Vallée (1596 - 1667)
Gerard de la Vallée
1596 - 1667
Gerard van Berleborch (1610 - 1660)
Gerard van Berleborch
1610 - 1660
Martino Altomonte (1657 - 1745)
Martino Altomonte
1657 - 1745
Tiberio di Tito (1573 - 1627)
Tiberio di Tito
1573 - 1627
Jacques Fouquières (1580 - 1659)
Jacques Fouquières
1580 - 1659
Osias Beert I (1580 - 1623)
Osias Beert I
1580 - 1623
Antonio Bellucci (1654 - 1726)
Antonio Bellucci
1654 - 1726
Jacob van Hulsdonck (1582 - 1647)
Jacob van Hulsdonck
1582 - 1647
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius (1625 - 1691)
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius
1625 - 1691
Francesco Bassano II (1549 - 1592)
Francesco Bassano II
1549 - 1592