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

Constant David Ludovic Artz (1870 - 1951)
Constant David Ludovic Artz
1870 - 1951
Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)
Vincent van Gogh
1853 - 1890
Andrei Roiter (1960)
Andrei Roiter
1960
George Gillis Haanen (1807 - 1879)
George Gillis Haanen
1807 - 1879
Willem Hekking (1796 - 1862)
Willem Hekking
1796 - 1862
Jan Dibbets (1941)
Jan Dibbets
1941
Peter Schuyff (1958)
Peter Schuyff
1958
Sjoerd Buisman (1948)
Sjoerd Buisman
1948
Jan Toorop (1858 - 1928)
Jan Toorop
1858 - 1928
Frank van Hemert (1956)
Frank van Hemert
1956
Johannes van der Bent (1650 - 1690)
Johannes van der Bent
1650 - 1690
Albert Pieter Hahn (the Elder) (1877 - 1918)
Albert Pieter Hahn (the Elder)
1877 - 1918
Adriaen van Ostade (1610 - 1685)
Adriaen van Ostade
1610 - 1685
Meindert Hobbema (1638 - 1709)
Meindert Hobbema
1638 - 1709
Jan Lievens I (1607 - 1674)
Jan Lievens I
1607 - 1674
Theodoor van Loon (1581 - 1649)
Theodoor van Loon
1581 - 1649

Creators Baroque

Peter Casteels (1650 - 1701)
Peter Casteels
1650 - 1701
Jan Adriensz van Staveren (1613 - 1669)
Jan Adriensz van Staveren
1613 - 1669
Maria Giovanna Clementi (1692 - 1761)
Maria Giovanna Clementi
1692 - 1761
Francis Swaine (1725 - 1782)
Francis Swaine
1725 - 1782
Jean-Michel Picart (1600 - 1682)
Jean-Michel Picart
1600 - 1682
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - 1653)
Artemisia Gentileschi
1593 - 1653
Bartholomeus van Bassen (1590 - 1652)
Bartholomeus van Bassen
1590 - 1652
Giovanni Battista Ferrario (XVII century - ?)
Giovanni Battista Ferrario
XVII century - ?
Charles Hamilton Smith (1776 - 1859)
Charles Hamilton Smith
1776 - 1859
Benedetto Luti (1666 - 1724)
Benedetto Luti
1666 - 1724
Julius Friedlænder (1810 - 1861)
Julius Friedlænder
1810 - 1861
Giampietro Zanotti (1674 - 1765)
Giampietro Zanotti
1674 - 1765
Jean-Baptiste le Saive I (1571 - 1624)
Jean-Baptiste le Saive I
1571 - 1624
Gregorio Preti (1603 - 1672)
Gregorio Preti
1603 - 1672
Pierre Corneille (1606 - 1684)
Pierre Corneille
1606 - 1684
Georges de La Tour (1593 - 1652)
Georges de La Tour
1593 - 1652