Francis Pourbus Collection

Portrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). Artist: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Portrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria, Unknown date

Portrait of a 28-Year-Old Man, Probably from the Snouck Family, 1603-1610. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a 28-Year-Old Man, Probably from the Snouck Family, 1603-1610. This gentleman wears the sober but elegant Spanish-inspired costume of the upper classes in the Southern Netherlands

Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century

Portrait of Louis XIII, King of France as a Boy, c1616. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Portrait of Louis XIII, King of France as a Boy, c1616

Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century

Portrait of Archduke Albert of Austria (1559-1621), c.1600. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Portrait of Archduke Albert of Austria (1559-1621), c.1600

Portrait of Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), Infanta of Spain, c.1600

Portrait of Marie de Médicis (1575-1642), Queen of France, in Robes of State, c.1610
Portrait of Marie de Medicis (1575-1642), Queen of France, in Robes of State, c.1610

Skaters on the Seine in 1608, c1608. Creator: Unknown
Skaters on the Seine in 1608, c1608

Portrait of Marie de Médicis (1573-1642), Queen of France, 1613. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Portrait of Marie de Medicis (1573-1642), Queen of France, 1613

Marie de Medicis, 1616. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Marie de Medicis, 1616

Marie de Medicis, reine de France. Creator: Jean Morin
Marie de Medicis, reine de France

Portrait of Henri IV, 1777. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of Henri IV, 1777. After Frans Pourbus the Younger

Margherita Gonzaga (1591-1632), Princess of Mantua. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Margherita Gonzaga (1591-1632), Princess of Mantua

Henry IV, first Bourbon King of France, (1823). Artist: John Wedgwood
Henry IV, first Bourbon King of France, (1823). Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1594

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Francis Pourbus was a renowned Flemish painter during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Known for his exquisite portraits of European royalty, nobility, and other prominent figures, Pourbus was celebrated for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of his subjects. His works are characterized by their rich colors, intricate patterns, and lifelike expressions. Pourbus' talent as a portraitist earned him commissions from some of the most powerful individuals of his time, including King Philip II of Spain and Queen Elizabeth I of England. His paintings were highly sought after for their realism and elegance, making him one of the most sought-after artists in Europe. Despite his success during his lifetime, Pourbus' legacy has been somewhat overshadowed by other Flemish masters such as Rubens and Van Dyck. However, art historians continue to recognize Pourbus' contributions to the development of portraiture during the Renaissance period. Today, Francis Pourbus is remembered as a masterful artist whose work continues to inspire admiration for its beauty and technical skill. His portraits serve as windows into an era long past, capturing the personalities and fashions of a bygone age with timeless grace.