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

Jacob van Campen (1596 - 1657)
Jacob van Campen
1596 - 1657
Carel de Moor (1655 - 1738)
Carel de Moor
1655 - 1738
Hannah van Bart (1963)
Hannah van Bart
1963
Vincent Jansz van der Vinne (1736 - 1811)
Vincent Jansz van der Vinne
1736 - 1811
Peter Casteels (1650 - 1701)
Peter Casteels
1650 - 1701
Johannes Hinderikus Egenberger (1822 - 1897)
Johannes Hinderikus Egenberger
1822 - 1897
Abraham Bloemaert (1564 - 1651)
Abraham Bloemaert
1564 - 1651
Willem van Aelst (1627 - 1683)
Willem van Aelst
1627 - 1683
Zhuang Hong Yi (1962)
Zhuang Hong Yi
1962
Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom (1805 - 1880)
Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom
1805 - 1880
Pieter Gerardus Vertin (1819 - 1893)
Pieter Gerardus Vertin
1819 - 1893
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius (1625 - 1691)
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius
1625 - 1691
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse (1571 - 1638)
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse
1571 - 1638
Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571 - 1628)
Jan Harmensz. Muller
1571 - 1628
Elisabeth Alida Haanen (1809 - 1845)
Elisabeth Alida Haanen
1809 - 1845
Pieter de Molijn (1595 - 1661)
Pieter de Molijn
1595 - 1661

Creators Baroque

Miguel Mateo Maldonado y Cabrera (1695 - 1768)
Miguel Mateo Maldonado y Cabrera
1695 - 1768
Dirck de Horn (1626 - 1681)
Dirck de Horn
1626 - 1681
Nicolas de Nicolay (1517 - 1583)
Nicolas de Nicolay
1517 - 1583
Arcangelo Resani (1670 - 1740)
Arcangelo Resani
1670 - 1740
Pieter van Laer (1599 - 1642)
Pieter van Laer
1599 - 1642
Bernard Picart (1673 - 1733)
Bernard Picart
1673 - 1733
Stephen Elmer (1717 - 1796)
Stephen Elmer
1717 - 1796
Pieter Snayers (1592 - 1667)
Pieter Snayers
1592 - 1667
Anthonie Jansz. van der Croos (1606 - 1662)
Anthonie Jansz. van der Croos
1606 - 1662
Pompeo Ghitti (1631 - 1703)
Pompeo Ghitti
1631 - 1703
Vittore Carpaccio (1465 - 1526)
Vittore Carpaccio
1465 - 1526
Maria Giovanna Clementi (1692 - 1761)
Maria Giovanna Clementi
1692 - 1761
Bonaventure de Bar (1700 - 1729)
Bonaventure de Bar
1700 - 1729
Pietro Lorenzetti (1280 - 1348)
Pietro Lorenzetti
1280 - 1348
José de Cieza (1656 - 1692)
José de Cieza
1656 - 1692
Vicente Carducho (1576 - 1638)
Vicente Carducho
1576 - 1638