Frans POURBUS II (1569–1622) and workshop - Lot 121

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Frans POURBUS II (1569–1622) and workshop - Lot 121
Frans POURBUS II (1569–1622) and workshop Bust portrait of a gentleman in a trompe-l’œil stone niche Oil on parquet panel (rounded corners, horizontal and vertical battens) 66 x 49.5 cm Signs of wear and restoration, small loss, craquelure Wooden frame with gilded stucco decorated with stylized foliage and shells Provenance: - Auction, Paris, Hôtel George V, March 29, 1994, lot 43 - Auction, Paris, Tajan, December 16, 1996, lot 8 - Beaussant-Lefèvre, Paris, March 24, 2010, lot 37 A member of an illustrious dynasty of painters, Frans Pourbus the Younger received his early training under the guidance of his father, Pourbus the Elder, a highly renowned portraitist and history painter. The young master began his career in Antwerp, where he distinguished himself early on with portraits commissioned by the city’s wealthy bourgeoisie. His unique artistry—capable of capturing both the inner essence of his subjects and the splendor of their rank—soon opened the doors to Europe’s most prestigious courts: first that of Brussels, where he painted Archduke Albert and Infanta Isabella, then that of the Gonzagas in Mantua, before joining the French court, where he worked notably for Marie de’ Medici. In our portrait, the subtlety of his brushwork is evident in the sumptuous rendering of the fabrics, particularly the delicate lace of the ruff, which frames the face like a halo of light. The delicate rendering of the skin tones, which appear almost lifelike, creates a striking contrast with the background, highlighting the subject’s presence. Expert: Mégane OLLIVIER
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