Jan Massys

Flemish painter (1509–1575)

Jan Massys (born around 1510 in Antwerp, died 8 October 1575, also in Antwerp) was a Flemish painter. Other spellings of his name are Massijs, Matsys, Matsijs, Messijs, Messys, Metsijs, and Metsys. Today, he is known for his history paintings amongst others.

Flora, a painting by Massys, done in 1559