Constantijn Francken
Constantijn Francken | |
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Louis XIV receiving the keys of Strasbourg in 1681 | |
| Born | April 5, 1661 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Died | January 12, 1717 (aged 55) Antwerp, Belgium |
| Burial place | St. James' Church, Antwerp |
| Other names | Konstantijn Francken |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Christina Clara (m. 1696) |
| Father | Hieronymus Francken III |
| Family | Frans Francken the Younger (grandfather) |
Constantijn Francken or Konstantijn Francken (Baptised on 5 April 1661, Antwerp – 1717, Antwerp), was a Flemish Baroque painter and the final painter in the long line of the Francken family of artists. He is mainly known for his battle scenes. He worked for a long time in Paris where he was a court painter to the King and mainly painted portraits.