Frans Francken II (1581 - 1642)

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Frans Francken II

Frans Francken the Younger was a distinguished Flemish painter of the Baroque period, celebrated for his versatility and innovation in the art scene of the early 17th century. Born in 1581 in Antwerp, where he also died in 1642, Francken hailed from the prolific Francken family of artists, establishing himself as the most prominent among them. His contribution to Flemish art includes a wide array of subjects, spanning large altarpieces for churches to intricate cabinet pictures featuring historical, mythological, or allegorical themes​​​​​​.

Francken's work is particularly noted for his creation of collectors' cabinet paintings, a genre that depicted the interiors of collectors filled with art, curiosities, and natural specimens, embodying the era's intellectual pursuits and the burgeoning culture of connoisseurship​​. Moreover, Francken was instrumental in the development of singeries, humorous paintings featuring monkeys engaging in human activities, critiquing the follies of mankind through satire​​. His collaborative efforts with other artists enriched his work, allowing him to incorporate figures and narrative depth into various compositions, seamlessly blending his expertise with the landscapes, architectural settings, and still lifes created by his contemporaries​​.

Francken's artistic legacy is marked by his successful workshop, his role as a master in the Antwerp Saint Luke's Guild, and his significant influence on the development of new subject matter and genres within Flemish painting​​​​. His works, such as "Mankind's Eternal Dilemma: The Choice Between Virtue and Vice," remain celebrated for their detailed craftsmanship and symbolic richness, housed in prestigious museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston​​.

For collectors and art history aficionados, Francken's oeuvre offers a rich tapestry of Baroque artistry, reflecting the dynamism of 17th-century Flemish culture and the depth of humanistic and religious themes explored during the period.

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Date and place of birt:1581, Antwerp, Flanders
Date and place of death:6 may 1642, Antwerp, Flanders
Nationality:The Netherlands
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Flemish School
Genre:Allegory, History painting, Mythological painting, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Old Masters

Creators The Netherlands

Douwe de Hoop (1800 - 1830)
Douwe de Hoop
1800 - 1830
Christianus Hendricus Hein (1815 - 1879)
Christianus Hendricus Hein
1815 - 1879
Govert van Emmerik (1808 - 1882)
Govert van Emmerik
1808 - 1882
Pierre Louis Dubourcq (1815 - 1873)
Pierre Louis Dubourcq
1815 - 1873
Pieter Hermansz. Verelst (1618 - 1678)
Pieter Hermansz. Verelst
1618 - 1678
Eugène Brands (1913 - 2002)
Eugène Brands
1913 - 2002
Isaac van der Vinne (1665 - 1740)
Isaac van der Vinne
1665 - 1740
Tethart Philipp Christian Haag (1737 - 1812)
Tethart Philipp Christian Haag
1737 - 1812
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove (1790 - 1880)
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove
1790 - 1880
Jacob de Heusch (1656 - 1701)
Jacob de Heusch
1656 - 1701
Dirck de Horn (1626 - 1681)
Dirck de Horn
1626 - 1681
Cornelis van Poelenburgh (1594 - 1667)
Cornelis van Poelenburgh
1594 - 1667
Iepe Rubingh (1974 - 2020)
Iepe Rubingh
1974 - 2020
Vincent Laurensz van der Vinne (1628 - 1702)
Vincent Laurensz van der Vinne
1628 - 1702
Hendrik Hollander (1823 - 1884)
Hendrik Hollander
1823 - 1884
Theodoor van Loon (1581 - 1649)
Theodoor van Loon
1581 - 1649

Creators Baroque

Jacopo Dal Ponte (1510 - 1592)
Jacopo Dal Ponte
1510 - 1592
Elena Recco (1654 - 1715)
Elena Recco
1654 - 1715
Gregorio de Ferrari (1647 - 1726)
Gregorio de Ferrari
1647 - 1726
Karl Purrmann (1877 - 1966)
Karl Purrmann
1877 - 1966
Matthäus Günther (1705 - 1788)
Matthäus Günther
1705 - 1788
Lelio Orsi (1511 - 1587)
Lelio Orsi
1511 - 1587
Giulio Campi (1502 - 1572)
Giulio Campi
1502 - 1572
Jan De Bisschop (1628 - 1671)
Jan De Bisschop
1628 - 1671
Giacomo Cavedone (1577 - 1660)
Giacomo Cavedone
1577 - 1660
Giuseppe Recco (1634 - 1695)
Giuseppe Recco
1634 - 1695
Balthasar Ferdinand Moll (1717 - 1785)
Balthasar Ferdinand Moll
1717 - 1785
Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck (1600 - 1662)
Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck
1600 - 1662
Franz Anton Hartmann (1694 - 1728)
Franz Anton Hartmann
1694 - 1728
Orazio Gentileschi (1563 - 1639)
Orazio Gentileschi
1563 - 1639
Salomon Adler (1630 - 1709)
Salomon Adler
1630 - 1709
Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600 - 1681)
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
1600 - 1681
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