Pieter Fransz. Isaacsz Paintings

Pieter Fransz. de Grebber was a Dutch Golden Age painter, draughtsman, and designer of tapestries. Born in 1569 in Haarlem, Netherlands, de Grebber was part of a family of artists; his father, Frans Pietersz de Grebber, was a painter and a weaver, and his mother was the sister of the well-known mannerist painter, Hendrick Goltzius.

De Grebber received his early training from his father and later might have been a pupil of Goltzius. He became a versatile artist, adept at portrait painting, history paintings, and religious works. His style was heavily influenced by the mannerism of Goltzius and the Haarlem school, but he gradually incorporated more naturalism into his work, reflecting the shift in taste of the early 17th century.

He became a member of the Haarlem Guild of Saint Luke in 1595 and remained active in the city throughout his life. In 1618, de Grebber was appointed as the city's official painter. He was also involved in tapestry design, collaborating with the famed Haarlem tapestry workshops. De Grebber's tapestries were highly prized and were commissioned by wealthy patrons, including the Dutch court.

De Grebber's influence extended beyond his own work, as he was the father and teacher of two other important Dutch Golden Age painters, Maria de Grebber and Pieter de Grebber. His children continued his legacy, with Maria becoming a noted painter of miniatures and Pieter being recognized for his history paintings and portraiture.

Pieter Fransz de Grebber passed away in 1625 in Haarlem. His work is represented in various museums around the world, showcasing the transitional style from late mannerism to the early days of the Dutch Golden Age.