Frans Hogenberg


















Frans Hogenberg
Born 1535
Mechelen

Died 1590
Cologne

Nationality Duchy of Burgundy

Frans Hogenberg (1535–1590) was a Flemish and German painter, engraver, and mapmaker.


Hogenberg was born in Mechelen as the son of Nicolaas Hogenberg.[1] In 1568 he was banned from Antwerp by the Duke of Alva and travelled to London, where he stayed a few years before emigrating to Cologne.[1] He is known for portraits and topographical views as well as historical allegories. He also produced scenes of contemporary historical events.


Hogenberg died in Cologne.




Contents






  • 1 Works


  • 2 Gallery


  • 3 References


  • 4 See also





Works




  • Theatrum orbis terrarum - collaboration with Abraham Ortelius, 1565


  • Civitates Orbis Terrarum - collaboration with his son Abraham and Georg Braun, 1572



Gallery



For other images see Commons.



References





  1. ^ ab Frans Hogenberg in the RKD




See also



  • Frans Hogenberg in Dutch Wikipedia


  • Junkersdorf Massacre (an incident outside Cologne that Hogenberg illustrated)



















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