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Frans Francken IIThe Idolatry of Solomon after Frans Francken the Younger (Flemish, 1581–1642)
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This painting depicts "The Idolatry of Solomon," inspired by Frans Francken the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painter. The subject was particularly popular in Protestant countries as it addresses the issue of idolatry. The scene portrays King Solomon, who, in his old age, turns to the pagan religions of his many wives. He is shown worshipping an idol reminiscent of Triton, while one of his wives instructs him in the act. On the right side of the painting, men observe the proceedings with skepticism. The original work by Frans Francken is presented in landscape format and mirrored. Frans Francken the Younger was renowned for his detailed and narrative depictions of biblical themes.
Medium: Oil on wood
Image Dimensions: 65 x 49.5 cm
Frame: Gold-patinated, profiled frame
- Creator:Frans Francken II (1581 - 1642, Flemish)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Period:Early 17th Century
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- Gallery Location:Greding, DE
- Reference Number:Seller: 084-16941stDibs: LU1304215888342
Frans Francken II
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 1627 he became a member of the Antwerp archers' guild 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 several 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. Francken frequently collaborated with other artists. For example, he painted figures in landscapes by Abraham Govaerts (1589-1626) and Joos de Momper II (1564-1635) and in architectural scenes by Bartholomeus van Bassen (c. 1560-1652) and Peeter Neeffs the Elder. He also collaborated with flower painters, among them Jan Brueghel the Elder, Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601-1678), and Andries Danielsz (active c. 1600-1625).
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