Frans Floris

Frans Floris, the 'Flemish Raphael,' brought the grandeur of Italian High Renaissance art to Northern Europe, profoundly shaping Antwerp's artistic landscape.

ABOUT

Born Frans de Vriendt in Antwerp in 1519, Frans Floris hailed from a prominent family of artists, initially renowned as stonemasons. Though he began his artistic journey as a sculptor, like his brothers, he soon shifted his focus to painting. He trained under Lambert Lombard in Liège, a surprising choice given Antwerp's thriving art scene, but perhaps influenced by his brother Cornelis's friendship with Lombard. Floris embarked on a transformative journey to Italy around 154…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Venus and Amor in scenery 1542 · Führermuseum Venus and Amor 1542 · Führermuseum The Judgement of Solomon 1547 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp Judgement of Paris 1548 · Hessen Kassel Heritage A Roman Emperor 1550 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp Banquet of the Gods 1550 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

MichelangeloHigh Renaissance RaphaelHigh Renaissance Lambert LombardNorthern Renaissance

Influenced

Frans Pourbus the ElderNorthern Renaissance Crispijn van den BroeckNorthern Renaissance