The Younger 1581 1642 Collection

The Sword of Damocles, 1610s. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
The Sword of Damocles, 1610s. Private Collection

Allegory of Fortune, 1615-1620. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Allegory of Fortune, 1615-1620. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Neptune and Amphitrite, 1600s. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Neptune and Amphitrite, 1600s. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

The Penitent Mary Magdalene visited by the Seven Deadly Sins, c. 1608-1610. Private Collection

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

Diana and her nymphs bathing, with a stag hunt in the background, ca 1606. Creator: Francken
Diana and her nymphs bathing, with a stag hunt in the background, ca 1606. Private Collection

To Visit the Sick (Seven Works of Mercy), c. 1620. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger
To Visit the Sick (Seven Works of Mercy), c. 1620. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 1615. Creator: Francken, Frans
The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 1615. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Last Judgment, after 1619. Private Collection

The Feast of Belshazzar. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
The Feast of Belshazzar. Private Collection

The Witches Kitchen, 1606. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
The Witches Kitchen, 1606. Private Collection

The Kunstkammer with a married couple and their son, First third of 17th cen Artist: Francken, Frans
The Kunstkammer with a married couple and their son, First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Collectors Cabinet (Cabinets of curiosities). Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Witches Kitchen. Private Collection

A visit to the Art Dealer. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
A visit to the Art Dealer. Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm

he Parable of the prodigal son, 1620. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
he Parable of the prodigal son, 1620. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels 25 October 1555, 1642. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Witches Kitchen, Early 17th cen Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
The Witches Kitchen, Early 17th cen.. From a private collection

Croesus showing Solon his Treasures. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Croesus showing Solon his Treasures. From a private collection

Arcadia. The Golden Age. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Arcadia. The Golden Age. From a private collection

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Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642) was a prolific Flemish painter known for his intricate and detailed works. His paintings often depicted mythological scenes, biblical stories, and everyday life during the 17th century. In "Diana and her nymphs bathing, with a stag hunt in the background" (ca 1606), Francken captures a serene moment of beauty as Diana, the goddess of hunting, is surrounded by her nymphs in a peaceful forest setting. The painting also includes a dynamic stag hunt happening in the distance, adding an element of action to this idyllic scene. "To Visit the Sick (Seven Works of Mercy)" (c. 1620) portrays acts of compassion towards those who are suffering. Francken depicts various individuals attending to sick people through feeding them or offering comfort. This painting serves as a reminder of our duty to care for one another during times of illness and distress. "The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus" (1615) illustrates Jesus' teachings on wealth and poverty. It contrasts two contrasting lives: that of a wealthy man living luxuriously while ignoring Lazarus, a poor beggar at his doorstep. This thought-provoking artwork challenges viewers to reflect on their own attitudes towards material possessions and social responsibility. Francken's "The Penitent Mary Magdalene visited by the Seven Deadly Sins" (c. 1608-1610) delves into themes of repentance and temptation. In this striking piece, Mary Magdalene is shown kneeling before Christ while being confronted by personifications representing sins such as greed, lust, envy, pride, wrath, gluttony, and sloth. This powerful image reminds us that even amidst our struggles with sinfulness we can find redemption through faith.