The Antwerp Apprenticeship The story begins in the workshop of Frans Floris. In Antwerp, a young Frans Menton absorbs the discipline of a master, honing the skills of a painter, draughtsman, and etcher. He moves through the artistic circles of the time, leaving behind a distinct monogram, F.ME., on his completed works. This mark identifies a craftsman capable of both the delicate touch of a portraitist and the sharp precision of an engraver. His life follows a path between major centers of trade and art. He operates in Antwerp and later finds himself in Alkmaar. The transition from the bustli…