Workshop of Frans Francken II (1581-1642) Christ oil copper

Frans Francken the Younger is the best-known member of an extended artistic family that worked in Antwerp from the late sixteenth to the late seventeenth century. Born in 1581, he almost certainly studied with his father, Frans Francken the Elder (c. 1542-1616), before becoming a master in the Antwerp Saint Luke's Guild in 1605. In 1615/1616 he served as its deken. In 1627 he became a member of the Antwerp militia company De Oude Handboog.

Francken was an extremely productive and imaginative artist who specialized in expressively rendered small-scale religious and mythological scenes. He also painted larger altarpieces for Catholic churches. His depictions of collectors' cabinets introduced a genre of painting that influenced a number of artists, including Jan Brueghel the Elder and David Teniers the Younger. Francken ran a large and productive workshop, where he was assisted by a number of pupils, including his sons Frans III (1607-1667), Hieronymus III (1611-after 1661), and Ambrosius III (c. 1614-1662). Also active in his studio were his brothers Thomas (1574-c. 1626), Hieronymus the Younger (1578-1623), and Ambrosius the Younger (c. 1590-1632). Francken painted many works for the art dealer Christian van Immerzeel, who sold them to Spanish collectors.

Frans Francken II had an extensive workshop which led to him having many pupils and followers - some of them acquired popularity whilst others remained anonymous for eternity.

The Taking of Christ is represented by the moment in which Christ gets arrested and is led by the soldiers. Our finely executed version could not be related to an existent work by either Frans Francken II or somebody from his circle. Being that said this work is not a copy nor based on other composition despite being from the same period.

Oil on copper. Very good conditions overall. Framed. Ready to hang - stunning with the proper light.
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The Taking of Christ

Flemish school (17th century)

Workshop of Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642)

25 x 35 cm | 9.8 x 13.8 in

Provenance: Private collection from Buenos Aires.

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