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SNYDERS, FRANZ (1579-1657) , Flemish painter of animals and still life, was born and died at Antwerp. In 1593 he was studying under Pieter Breughel the younger, and afterwards received instruction from Hendrick van Balen, the first master of Van Dyck. He devoted himself to painting
flowers
painting
hunting pieces and combats of wild animals. His composition is rich
touch bold and thoroughly expressive of the different textures of furs and skins. His excellence in this department excited the admiration of Rubens
bear the name of Snyders
Rubens
principal
governor of the Low Countries, for whom he executed some of his finest works. One of these, a " Stag-Hunt, " was presented to Philip III., who commissioned the artist to paint several subjects of the chase, which are still preserved in Spain.End of Article: SNYDERS, FRANZ (1579-1657) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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