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Hans Bol

Hans Bol was a Flemish artist renowned for his miniature paintings and prints. Born in Mechelen, Bol was a pivotal figure in the transition from the world landscape tradition to a more realistic portrayal of nature. His early works as a 'water-verwer' offered affordable wall decorations but were susceptible to copying. This led him to create intricate miniatures on parchment, a medium less easily replicated.

Bol's influence on landscape art in the Low Countries is significant. His realistic landscapes, often featuring biblical scenes or daily life, showed a departure from imaginary landscapes, which was common at the time. This shift was partly due to the influence of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Bol's completion of the Four Seasons series, initially started by Bruegel, established him as a master of landscape art, blending detailed observation with imaginative elements.

Notably, Bol's works are present in prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where pieces like "The Prodigal Son" and various landscapes reflect his mastery of pen, ink, and wash. His artworks, like the "Landscape with a View of Antwerp," stand testament to his skill in capturing the essence of the Dutch landscape, influencing a generation of Dutch painters.

For collectors, auctioneers, and art connoisseurs, Hans Bol's legacy offers a glimpse into the evolution of landscape painting. His works not only adorned the homes of the affluent during his time but continue to be celebrated for their historical and artistic value.

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Date and place of birt:16 december 1534, Mechelen, Belgium
Date and place of death:20 november 1593, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Nationality:Belgium, The Netherlands
Period of activity: XVI century
Specialization:Artist, Engraver, Genre painter, Landscape painter, Painter
Art school / group:Flemish School
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Mythological painting
Art style:Mannerism, Renaissance

Creators Belgium

Johannes Wierix (1549 - 1620)
Johannes Wierix
1549 - 1620
Peter van Dievoet (1661 - 1729)
Peter van Dievoet
1661 - 1729
Frédéric Théodore Faber (1782 - 1844)
Frédéric Théodore Faber
1782 - 1844
Peeter Sion (1624 - 1695)
Peeter Sion
1624 - 1695
Edmond de Schampheleer (1824 - 1899)
Edmond de Schampheleer
1824 - 1899
Hendrik Frans Verbrugghen (1654 - 1724)
Hendrik Frans Verbrugghen
1654 - 1724
Bonaventura Peeters I (1614 - 1652)
Bonaventura Peeters I
1614 - 1652
Frans Pourbus II (1569 - 1622)
Frans Pourbus II
1569 - 1622
Theodoor Verstraete (1850 - 1907)
Theodoor Verstraete
1850 - 1907
Andries Bosman (1621 - 1681)
Andries Bosman
1621 - 1681
Jacob Grimmer (1525 - 1590)
Jacob Grimmer
1525 - 1590
Eugène Joors (1850 - 1910)
Eugène Joors
1850 - 1910
Frans Mortelmans (1865 - 1936)
Frans Mortelmans
1865 - 1936
Henri van Herwegen (1940 - 2019)
Henri van Herwegen
1940 - 2019
Jean Henri de Coene (1798 - 1866)
Jean Henri de Coene
1798 - 1866
Pieter Oyens (1842 - 1894)
Pieter Oyens
1842 - 1894

Creators Mannerism

Fra Angelico (1397 - 1455)
Fra Angelico
1397 - 1455
Jean de Vauzelles (1495 - 1563)
Jean de Vauzelles
1495 - 1563
Orlando di Lasso (1532 - 1594)
Orlando di Lasso
1532 - 1594
Agnolo Bronzino (1503 - 1572)
Agnolo Bronzino
1503 - 1572
Lucas de Heere (1534 - 1584)
Lucas de Heere
1534 - 1584
Michiel Coxie I (1499 - 1592)
Michiel Coxie I
1499 - 1592
Hieronymus Hopfer (1500 - 1550)
Hieronymus Hopfer
1500 - 1550
Rosso Fiorentino (1494 - 1540)
Rosso Fiorentino
1494 - 1540
Francesco Albani (1578 - 1660)
Francesco Albani
1578 - 1660
Stefano della Bella (1610 - 1664)
Stefano della Bella
1610 - 1664
Giovanni Battista della Rovere (1560 - 1630)
Giovanni Battista della Rovere
1560 - 1630
Karel van Mander (1548 - 1606)
Karel van Mander
1548 - 1606
Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora (1445 - 1497)
Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora
1445 - 1497
Antonio Maria Beduzzi (1675 - 1735)
Antonio Maria Beduzzi
1675 - 1735
Andrea del Verrocchio (1435 - 1488)
Andrea del Verrocchio
1435 - 1488
Giovanni Paolo Grazzini (XVI century - 1632)
Giovanni Paolo Grazzini
XVI century - 1632