Floris V

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**Floris V** by Jacob Cornelisz Oostsanen (c. 1470–1533) is a compact square work on paper, measuring 250 250 mm, created in 1518. Van Oostsanen, a Dutch artist from Amsterdam, was a key figure in the Northern Renaissance, renowned for his intricate woodcuts and engrav influenced by Albrecht Dür. This piece likely depicts Floris V the ambitious 13th-century Count of Hollandr. 1256–1296), whose rule marked a golden age of territorial expansion and castle-building, earning him the nickname "God of Houtland" among the people. The choice of paper as a medium underscores the era's growing accessib...