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

 Willem van Honthorst (1594 - 1666)
Willem van Honthorst
1594 - 1666
Gijsbertus Craeyvanger (1810 - 1875)
Gijsbertus Craeyvanger
1810 - 1875
Jan II Kobell (1779 - 1814)
Jan II Kobell
1779 - 1814
Maria Margaretha La Fargue (1743 - 1813)
Maria Margaretha La Fargue
1743 - 1813
Theodorus Gerardus L'Herminez (1921 - 1997)
Theodorus Gerardus L'Herminez
1921 - 1997
Anthony Claesz II (1607 - 1649)
Anthony Claesz II
1607 - 1649
Willem Cornelisz Duyster (1599 - 1635)
Willem Cornelisz Duyster
1599 - 1635
Gillis Claesz de Hondecoeter (1575 - 1638)
Gillis Claesz de Hondecoeter
1575 - 1638
Kees van Bohemen (1928 - 1985)
Kees van Bohemen
1928 - 1985
Jan Micker (1598 - 1664)
Jan Micker
1598 - 1664
Douwe de Hoop (1800 - 1830)
Douwe de Hoop
1800 - 1830
Jan Hendrik van Grootveld (1808 - 1855)
Jan Hendrik van Grootveld
1808 - 1855
Herman Brood (1946 - 2001)
Herman Brood
1946 - 2001
August Allebé (1838 - 1927)
August Allebé
1838 - 1927
Gabriël Grupello (1644 - 1730)
Gabriël Grupello
1644 - 1730
Jean Augustin Daiwaille (1786 - 1850)
Jean Augustin Daiwaille
1786 - 1850

Creators Baroque

Hieronymus van der Mij (1687 - 1761)
Hieronymus van der Mij
1687 - 1761
Egbert van der Poel (1621 - 1664)
Egbert van der Poel
1621 - 1664
Adriaen van Utrecht (1599 - 1652)
Adriaen van Utrecht
1599 - 1652
Martin Kober (1550 - 1598)
Martin Kober
1550 - 1598
Gillis Claeissens (1526 - 1605)
Gillis Claeissens
1526 - 1605
Jacob Rotius (1644 - 1681)
Jacob Rotius
1644 - 1681
Antoine Ranc (1634 - 1716)
Antoine Ranc
1634 - 1716
Francis Sartorius I (1734 - 1804)
Francis Sartorius I
1734 - 1804
Wolfgang Heimbach (1620 - 1678)
Wolfgang Heimbach
1620 - 1678
Jacob van der Heyden (1573 - 1645)
Jacob van der Heyden
1573 - 1645
Pietro Paolo Raggi (1646 - 1724)
Pietro Paolo Raggi
1646 - 1724
Paolo Veronese (1528 - 1588)
Paolo Veronese
1528 - 1588
Adriaen van Salm (1660 - 1720)
Adriaen van Salm
1660 - 1720
Domenico Tempesti (1652 - 1737)
Domenico Tempesti
1652 - 1737
Robert Spear Dunning (1829 - 1905)
Robert Spear Dunning
1829 - 1905
Adam Pynacker (1622 - 1673)
Adam Pynacker
1622 - 1673