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

Paul de Vos (1596 - 1678)
Paul de Vos
1596 - 1678
Henry van Wyk (1833 - 1889)
Henry van Wyk
1833 - 1889
Jan Griffier II (1688 - 1750)
Jan Griffier II
1688 - 1750
Philips Wouwerman (1619 - 1668)
Philips Wouwerman
1619 - 1668
Christiaan Kramm (1797 - 1875)
Christiaan Kramm
1797 - 1875
Jan Willem Pieneman (1779 - 1853)
Jan Willem Pieneman
1779 - 1853
Dirck Vellert (1480 - 1547)
Dirck Vellert
1480 - 1547
Gillis Smak Gregoor (1770 - 1843)
Gillis Smak Gregoor
1770 - 1843
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove (1790 - 1880)
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove
1790 - 1880
Fons Haagmans (1948)
Fons Haagmans
1948
Willem Cornelisz Duyster (1599 - 1635)
Willem Cornelisz Duyster
1599 - 1635
Hannah van Bart (1963)
Hannah van Bart
1963
Cornelis Gerrit Verburgh (1802 - 1879)
Cornelis Gerrit Verburgh
1802 - 1879
Jan Apeldoorn (1765 - 1838)
Jan Apeldoorn
1765 - 1838
Pieter Gerardus Vertin (1819 - 1893)
Pieter Gerardus Vertin
1819 - 1893
Jules de Goede (1937 - 2007)
Jules de Goede
1937 - 2007

Creators Baroque

Franz Anton Hartmann (1694 - 1728)
Franz Anton Hartmann
1694 - 1728
Francis Sartorius I (1734 - 1804)
Francis Sartorius I
1734 - 1804
Jean-Baptiste Claude Séne (1748 - 1803)
Jean-Baptiste Claude Séne
1748 - 1803
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591 - 1666)
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri
1591 - 1666
Leonello Spada (1576 - 1622)
Leonello Spada
1576 - 1622
Pierre-Victor Galland (1822 - 1892)
Pierre-Victor Galland
1822 - 1892
 Dalmatino (1667 - 1753)
Dalmatino
1667 - 1753
Jean Petito (1607 - 1691)
Jean Petito
1607 - 1691
Gabriel Metsu (1629 - 1667)
Gabriel Metsu
1629 - 1667
Domenico Maria Canuti (1625 - 1684)
Domenico Maria Canuti
1625 - 1684
Floris Claesz van Dijck (1575 - 1651)
Floris Claesz van Dijck
1575 - 1651
Hanns Lautensack (1524 - 1565)
Hanns Lautensack
1524 - 1565
Andrea Brustolon (1662 - 1732)
Andrea Brustolon
1662 - 1732
Lorenz Strauch (1554 - 1636)
Lorenz Strauch
1554 - 1636
Lavinia Fontana (1552 - 1614)
Lavinia Fontana
1552 - 1614
Pieter Claesz (1597 - 1661)
Pieter Claesz
1597 - 1661
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