Frans Hogenberg (1535–1590) was aFlemish-German painter, engraver, and mapmaker.

Hogenberg was born inMechelen inFlanders as the son of Nicolaas Hogenberg.^[1] In 1568, he was banned fromAntwerp by theDuke of Alba because he was a protestant and had printed engravings sympathizing with theBeeldenstorm.^[2] He travelled to London, where he stayed a few years before emigrating to Cologne.^[1] He is known for portraits and topographical views as well as historical allegories. He also produced scenes of contemporary historical events.

Hogenberg died inCologne.

• Theatrum orbis terrarum - collaboration withAbraham Ortelius, 1565
• Civitates Orbis Terrarum - collaboration with his son Abraham andGeorg Braun, 1572. This collection of maps across Europe is the most important book of town plans and views published in the 16th century. Hogenberg engraved the majority of the maps in the book and George Braun wrote the text and acquired source material for the books. There were six volumes of the book published.

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  The Blue Cloak. Some say this 1558 engraving, with proverbs written above the figures, formed the basis for Breughel'sNetherlandish Proverbs painting
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  Detail: Portrait ofGerardus Mercator (1574)
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  Mutinous troops of theArmy of Flanders ransack theGrote Markt during theSack of Antwerp (engraving of 1576).

• Junkersdorf Massacre (an incident outside Cologne that Hogenberg illustrated)