Franz Ignaz Flurer (1688 - 1742): A Baroque Landscape Painter Rooted in Venetian Tradition Franz Ignaz Josef Flurer (July or August 1688 – June 25, 1742) was a German painter who achieved considerable renown for his captivating landscapes infused with figures, primarily executed during the Austrian Baroque period. Though biographical details remain somewhat sparse—a testament to the challenges of documenting artists’ lives centuries l…