 For example, his Joyous Entry of Charles V and Prince Philip II, which dates from 1549, is a prime example of Renaissance architecture in Northern Europe.Pourbus managed to make a name for himself during his lifetime as one of the most important painters of his generation, both in Bruges and elsewhere; for example, Italian contemporaries such as historian Ludovico Guicciardini and artist biographer Giorgio Vasari make favourable mentions of him.In addition, Pourbus developed a recognizable hand that was influenced by classicism and its characteristic use of restraint and clear lines.