Francis Porbus (1570-1622),
"the younger," was born at Antwerp and studied with his father. He acquired distinction as a portrait painter in Paris, where he died.
Peter Porbus (1513-1584).
A Dutch painter and architect, born at Gouda. He settled at Bruges, where he died. He acquired distinction in history and portraits.
Paul Potter (1625-1654).
Son of Peter Potter, born at Enkhuysen, and was the pupil of his father. His subjects were landscapes with different animals, in which he excelled. He established himself at The Hague.
Gaspar Poussin (1613-1675).
Born at Rome, the son of a Frenchman, and was adopted by Nicholas Poussin as his son, and taught him to paint. He became an eminent landscape painter and died at Rome.
Nicholas Poussin (1594-1665).
Born at Andely, in Normandy, and was descended from a noble family. He received his first instructions in art from Quinton Varin and then went to Paris and later to Rome, where he died.