Frans Francken I or Frans Francken the Elder (1542-1616) was a Flemish painter who was one of the principal painters in Antwerp during the Counter-Reformation. He is mainly known for his large altarpieces and allegorical paintings.
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Frans Francken I or Frans Francken the Elder (1542-1616) was a Flemish painter who was one of the principal painters in Antwerp during the Counter-Reformation. 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.
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Artists
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deceased
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Lived 1542 to 1616 · aged 74
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