Francken family
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The Francken family was a family of artists the members of which were mainly active in Antwerp in the 16th and 17th centuries. Many of the members over three generations had the same first names—Frans
The Cabinet of an Art Collector, by Hieronymus Francken II, 1621
Poor Man's Dinner, by Hieronymus Francken (II)
The Parable of the Prodigal Son, by Frans Francken II, c. 1610
Ambrosius Francken I
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Ambrosius Francken I was a Flemish painter known for his religious works and historical allegories painted in a late Mannerist style. He was also active as a stone dealer and possibly art dealer. He w
Francken family
…Frans I (1542 – 1616): he was a leading Counter-Reformation painter in Antwerp. Ambrosius I (1544 – 1618): he became known for his religious works and historical allegories painted in a late Mannerist style. Frans I trained four sons in his…
Christ blessing the Children, 1600
The Entombment
The Charity of Saints Cosmas and Damian
Martyrdom of the Saints Crispin and Crispinian of Soissons