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Portrait of Pourbus, Frans, the younger

Pourbus, Frans, the younger

1569–1622

Nationality: Habsburg Netherlands
Born: 1569, Antwerp
Died: 1622, Paris
Gender: male

Occupations

painter
visual artist
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Biography

Painter, son of (2) Frans Pourbus (i). It is likely that he trained in his grandfather’s studio in Bruges. He became a master in the Antwerp Guild of St Luke in 1591. Frans the younger followed the family tradition and executed portraits, portrait groups and, occasionally, religious subjects. Comment on works: Portraits; History

Wikidata (CC0); Getty ULAN (ODC-By)

Notable Works

  • Albert VII, Archduke of Austria
  • Portrait of Philip III, King of Spain
  • Margaret of Austria, Consort of Philip III