Frans Francken the Younger | |
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Born | 1581 |
Died | May 6, 1642 Antwerp | (aged 60–61)
Nationality | Flemish |
Occupation | Painter |
Frans Francken the Younger (1581, Antwerp – 6 May 1642, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter and the best-known and most prolific member of the large Francken family of artists.[1] He painted large altarpieces for churches as well as smaller historical, mythological and allegorical scenes. His depictions of collectors' cabinets established a popular new genre of art in the era.[2] Francken often collaborated with other artists, adding figures and narrative elements to scenes created by specialists in landscape, architectural and floral still life paintings.[2][3]