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

Jan Frans van Douven (1656 - 1727)
Jan Frans van Douven
1656 - 1727
Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch (1824 - 1903)
Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch
1824 - 1903
Peter Franciscus Peters II (1818 - 1903)
Peter Franciscus Peters II
1818 - 1903
George Gillis Haanen (1807 - 1879)
George Gillis Haanen
1807 - 1879
Klaas Gubbels (1934)
Klaas Gubbels
1934
Allaert van Everdingen (1621 - 1675)
Allaert van Everdingen
1621 - 1675
Ad Dekkers (1938 - 1974)
Ad Dekkers
1938 - 1974
Jan Willem Pieneman (1779 - 1853)
Jan Willem Pieneman
1779 - 1853
Jacob Duck (1600 - 1667)
Jacob Duck
1600 - 1667
Matthias Withoos (1627 - 1703)
Matthias Withoos
1627 - 1703
Willem Kalf (1619 - 1693)
Willem Kalf
1619 - 1693
Johan Conrad Greive (1837 - 1891)
Johan Conrad Greive
1837 - 1891
Michiel van Musscher (1645 - 1705)
Michiel van Musscher
1645 - 1705
Ary de Vois (1632 - 1680)
Ary de Vois
1632 - 1680
Jan Hendrik Wolkers (1925 - 2007)
Jan Hendrik Wolkers
1925 - 2007
Dirck Verhaert (1610 - 1675)
Dirck Verhaert
1610 - 1675

Creators Baroque

Jacopo Bambini (1582 - 1629)
Jacopo Bambini
1582 - 1629
Samuel Alken I (1756 - 1815)
Samuel Alken I
1756 - 1815
Paolo Fiammingo (1540 - 1596)
Paolo Fiammingo
1540 - 1596
George Jones (XVIII century - ?)
George Jones
XVIII century - ?
Jean Nocret (1615 - 1672)
Jean Nocret
1615 - 1672
Hendrik Schoock (1630 - 1707)
Hendrik Schoock
1630 - 1707
Giovanni Cariani (1485 - 1547)
Giovanni Cariani
1485 - 1547
Pieter Anthonisz. van Groenewegen (1600 - 1658)
Pieter Anthonisz. van Groenewegen
1600 - 1658
 Pseudo-Roestraten (1675 - 1724)
Pseudo-Roestraten
1675 - 1724
Peter Brandl (1668 - 1735)
Peter Brandl
1668 - 1735
Johann Zick (1702 - 1762)
Johann Zick
1702 - 1762
Frans Floris I (1516 - 1570)
Frans Floris I
1516 - 1570
Francesco Ubertini Verdi (1494 - 1557)
Francesco Ubertini Verdi
1494 - 1557
Girolamo Campagna (1549 - 1625)
Girolamo Campagna
1549 - 1625
Nicolas Robert (1614 - 1685)
Nicolas Robert
1614 - 1685
Evert van Aelst (1602 - 1657)
Evert van Aelst
1602 - 1657
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