Frans Snyders or Frans Snijders[1] (11 November 1579, Antwerp – 19 August 1657, Antwerp[2]) was a Flemish painter of animals, hunting scenes, market scenes, and still lifes. A versatile artist, his works depict all sorts of foods, utensils, and tableware and wide assortment of animals. He was one of the earliest specialist animaliers and he is credited with initiating a wide variety of new still-life and animal subjects in Antwerp. His hunting scenes and still lifes engage the viewer with their dramatic and dynamic effects. He was a regular collaborator with leading Antwerp painters such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens, and Abraham Janssens.[3]
- ^ The artist signed documents with 'Franchoijs Snijders'
- ^ "Frans Snijders". Netherlands Institute for Art History. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ Matthias Depoorter, Frans Snijders at barokinvlaanderen