Frans van Straaten (The Hague, 23 January 1963) is a Dutch artist and known for his bronze sculptures.
[1] He is a figurative artist and sculptor, who creates bronze sculptures in which he unites force and movement.
Van Straaten is intrigued by the ancient Egyptians, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
In addition he is inspired by modern dance but stimuli from everyday life are still his main sources.
Gradually his work changed and nowadays his sculptures are recognized for their strong lines and movement.