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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

Joseph Stallaert (1825 - 1903)
Joseph Stallaert
1825 - 1903
Louis Van Lint (1909 - 1986)
Louis Van Lint
1909 - 1986
Clifford Holmead Phillips (1889 - 1975)
Clifford Holmead Phillips
1889 - 1975
Jan Frans van Bloemen (1662 - 1749)
Jan Frans van Bloemen
1662 - 1749
Philips Galle (1537 - 1612)
Philips Galle
1537 - 1612
Kurt Lewy (1898 - 1963)
Kurt Lewy
1898 - 1963
Claire Colinet (1880 - 1950)
Claire Colinet
1880 - 1950
Benjamin Katz (1939)
Benjamin Katz
1939
Jean Henri de Coene (1798 - 1866)
Jean Henri de Coene
1798 - 1866
Adriaen van Utrecht (1599 - 1652)
Adriaen van Utrecht
1599 - 1652
René Magritte (1898 - 1967)
René Magritte
1898 - 1967
André Edmond Alfred Cluysenaar (1872 - 1939)
André Edmond Alfred Cluysenaar
1872 - 1939
Guglielmo Borremans (1672 - 1744)
Guglielmo Borremans
1672 - 1744
Guillaume Geefs (1805 - 1883)
Guillaume Geefs
1805 - 1883
Hendrik de Cort (1742 - 1810)
Hendrik de Cort
1742 - 1810
Frans Mortelmans (1865 - 1936)
Frans Mortelmans
1865 - 1936

Creators Mannerism

Sigismondo Foschi (1495 - 1536)
Sigismondo Foschi
1495 - 1536
Bartholomäus Steinle (1580 - 1628)
Bartholomäus Steinle
1580 - 1628
Juan Martínez Montañés (1568 - 1649)
Juan Martínez Montañés
1568 - 1649
Luigi Pulci (1432 - 1484)
Luigi Pulci
1432 - 1484
Juan Fernández de Navarrete (1526 - 1579)
Juan Fernández de Navarrete
1526 - 1579
Gerolamo Bassano (1566 - 1621)
Gerolamo Bassano
1566 - 1621
Joos de Momper II (1564 - 1635)
Joos de Momper II
1564 - 1635
Jacopo de' Barbari (1460 - 1516)
Jacopo de' Barbari
1460 - 1516
Franz Schütz (1751 - 1781)
Franz Schütz
1751 - 1781
Gilles Corrozet (1510 - 1568)
Gilles Corrozet
1510 - 1568
Hans Sebald Beham (1500 - 1550)
Hans Sebald Beham
1500 - 1550
Hans Holbein II (1497 - 1543)
Hans Holbein II
1497 - 1543
Jacopo Palma I (1480 - 1528)
Jacopo Palma I
1480 - 1528
Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648 - 1695)
Juana Inés de la Cruz
1648 - 1695
Jean Perréal (1455 - 1530)
Jean Perréal
1455 - 1530
Sforza di Marcantonio (XVI century - 1581)
Sforza di Marcantonio
XVI century - 1581