Frans Jansz Post: Pioneer of Brazilian Landscape Painting Frans Janszoon Post (1612 – February 17, 1680) stands as a singular figure in Dutch Golden Age art history—the first European artist to capture the breathtaking vistas and exotic flora and fauna of Brazil during the period of Dutch Brazil (1636-1654). His canvases offer an unparalleled glimpse into the burgeoning colonial enterprise and represent a remarkable fusion of artistic innovation and scientific observation. Born in Haarlem, Post’s lineage traced back to Jan Janszoon Post, a celebrated glass painter trained in Leiden, and fran…