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

Iepe Rubingh (1974 - 2020)
Iepe Rubingh
1974 - 2020
Johan Conrad Greive (1837 - 1891)
Johan Conrad Greive
1837 - 1891
Abraham van Beerstraten (1643 - 1666)
Abraham van Beerstraten
1643 - 1666
Jan Philip Koelman (1818 - 1893)
Jan Philip Koelman
1818 - 1893
Cornelis Gerritsz. Decker (1618 - 1678)
Cornelis Gerritsz. Decker
1618 - 1678
Harmen Steenwijck (1612 - 1656)
Harmen Steenwijck
1612 - 1656
Anton Sminck Pitloo (1790 - 1837)
Anton Sminck Pitloo
1790 - 1837
Caesar Bimmermann (1821 - 1888)
Caesar Bimmermann
1821 - 1888
Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff (1824 - 1882)
Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
1824 - 1882
Jan Wynants (1631 - 1684)
Jan Wynants
1631 - 1684
Caesar van Everdingen (1616 - 1678)
Caesar van Everdingen
1616 - 1678
Diederik Franciscus Jamin (1838 - 1865)
Diederik Franciscus Jamin
1838 - 1865
Johannes Borman (1620 - 1679)
Johannes Borman
1620 - 1679
Klaas Gubbels (1934)
Klaas Gubbels
1934
Abraham Storck (1644 - 1708)
Abraham Storck
1644 - 1708
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp (1594 - 1651)
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp
1594 - 1651

Creators Baroque

Jacob Jordaens (1593 - 1678)
Jacob Jordaens
1593 - 1678
Adriaen Frans Boudewijns (1644 - 1719)
Adriaen Frans Boudewijns
1644 - 1719
Franciscus Gijsbrechts (1649 - 1677)
Franciscus Gijsbrechts
1649 - 1677
Giovanni Bandini (1540 - 1599)
Giovanni Bandini
1540 - 1599
Pieter van Mol (1599 - 1650)
Pieter van Mol
1599 - 1650
Theodoor van Loon (1581 - 1649)
Theodoor van Loon
1581 - 1649
Karl Daniel Friedrich Bach (1756 - 1829)
Karl Daniel Friedrich Bach
1756 - 1829
Chrispijn van den Broeck (1523 - 1591)
Chrispijn van den Broeck
1523 - 1591
Victor Wolfvoet II (1612 - 1652)
Victor Wolfvoet II
1612 - 1652
Alexander Keirinks (1600 - 1652)
Alexander Keirinks
1600 - 1652
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld (1609 - 1684)
Johann Heinrich Schönfeld
1609 - 1684
Lorenz Strauch (1554 - 1636)
Lorenz Strauch
1554 - 1636
Louis Gauffier (1762 - 1801)
Louis Gauffier
1762 - 1801
Anthony Claesz II (1607 - 1649)
Anthony Claesz II
1607 - 1649
Hendrick Avercamp (1585 - 1634)
Hendrick Avercamp
1585 - 1634
Jacques Rigaud (1681 - 1754)
Jacques Rigaud
1681 - 1754
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