Frans Hogenberg

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

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• Works
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Hogenberg was born in Mechelen as the son of Nicolaas Hogenberg. 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. 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.

Works

Theatrum orbis terrarum - collaboration with Abraham Ortelius, 1565

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