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1601 Antwerp, Belgium - 1693 Brussels, Belgium. Known for: Sumptuous floral still life painting.
A Flemish painter of highly realistic, sumptuous floral still life, Frans Ykens was a student of his uncle, Osias Beert (c. 1580-1624), an Antwerp floral still-life painter. In 1630, Frans joined the... Read full biography
A Flemish painter of highly realistic, sumptuous floral still life, Frans Ykens was a student of his uncle, Osias Beert (c. 1580-1624), an Antwerp floral still-life painter. In 1630, Frans joined the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke. Indicating the esteem in which Ykens was held is the fact that Peter... Read full biography
A Flemish painter of highly realistic, sumptuous floral still life, Frans Ykens was a student of his uncle, Osias Beert (c. 1580-1624), an Antwerp floral still-life painter. In 1630, Frans joined the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke. Indicating the esteem in which Ykens was held is the fact that Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), famous Baroque painter, had six still lifes by Ykens in his personal collection. Ykens adapted styles of other artists in his paintings including the realism of his uncle, Osias... Read full biography
A Flemish painter of highly realistic, sumptuous floral still life, Frans Ykens was a student of his uncle, Osias Beert (c. 1580-1624), an Antwerp floral still-life painter. In 1630, Frans joined the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke. Indicating the esteem in which Ykens was held is the fact that Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), famous Baroque painter, had six still lifes by Ykens in his personal collection. Ykens adapted styles of other artists in his paintings including the realism of his uncle, Osias Beert and of Willem Claesz Heda (1594-c. 1680). Both men were known for 'breakfast pieces', meaning still life painting, which featured dining table items such as a glass of wine, fruit and bread. A 'breakfast piece' oil painting by Ykens is titled A... Read full biography
A Flemish painter of highly realistic, sumptuous floral still life, Frans Ykens was a student of his uncle, Osias Beert (c. 1580-1624), an Antwerp floral still-life painter. In 1630, Frans joined the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke. Indicating the esteem in which Ykens was held is the fact that Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), famous Baroque painter, had six still lifes by Ykens in his personal collection. Ykens adapted styles of other artists in his paintings including the realism of his uncle, Osias Beert and of Willem Claesz Heda (1594-c. 1680). Both men were known for 'breakfast pieces', meaning still life painting, which featured dining table items such as a glass of wine, fruit and bread. A 'breakfast piece' oil painting by Ykens is titled A Still Life Of a Pie and Sliced Lemon on Pewter Dishes. Especially influential on Ykens relative to lushly... Read full biography
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Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeA STILL LIFE OF ROSES, LILIES, TULIPS AND OTHER FLOWERS IN A VASE WITH A BUTTERFLY
Frans (Francois) Ykens Auction: 12/06/2017Lot: 42Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeSTILL LIFE OF ROSES, TULIPS, NARCISSUS AND OTHER FLOWERS IN A GLASS VASE
Frans (Francois) Ykens Auction: 01/28/2010Lot: 261Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeA kitchen still life featuring the scene of Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
Frans (Francois) Ykens Auction: 10/18/2016Lot: 101Subscribe or get free alerts
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Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeROSES, CARNATIONS, A TULIP, AND OTHER FLOWERS IN A GLASS VASE, WITH A BUTTERFLY ON A WOODEN TABLETOP; AND ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND OTHER FLOWERS IN A GLASS VASE, WITH A FLY ON A WOODEN TABLETOP
Frans (Francois) Ykens Auction: 06/04/2014Lot: 40Subscribe or get free alerts
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