Frans Francken the Elder

Frans Francken by workshop of Rubens

Frans Francken I or Frans Francken the Elder (1542, Herentals – 1616, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter who was one of the principal painters in Antwerp during the Counter-Reformation.[1] He is mainly known for his large altarpieces and allegorical paintings. He was a member of the Francken dynasty of painters that played an important role in the Antwerp art scene in the late 16th century and the 17th century.[2]

  1. ^ Ursula Härting. "Francken." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 25 August 2023
  2. ^ Frans Francken (I) at the Netherlands Institute for Art History (in Dutch)