Frans Post

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Frans Post born?November 17, 1612
2. Where was Frans Post born?Haarlem, Netherlands
3. When did Frans Post die?February 17, 1680
4. What is Frans Post known for?Pioneering European artist of American landscapes
5. What is the period?Dutch Golden Age
6. What is the travels?Dutch Brazil (1636-c.1644)

Dutch Golden Age: A period of significant artistic, scientific, and economic achievement in the Netherlands, roughly spanning the 17th century.
Dutch Brazil: The territory in northeastern South America colonized by the Dutch West India Company from 1630 to 1654.
Idealized Vision: A representation that portrays something as better or more perfect than it actually is.
Oeuvre: The complete body of work of an artist.