Francis Cleyn

Francis Cleyn was a German painter, textile artist and designer (1582–1658). He was born at Rostock and died at London.

Also recorded as Francesco Cleyn; Francesco Clein; Frantz Klein; Franz Klein; Frantz Cleyn; Francis Clein.

Francis Cleyn in brief

Born
1582
Died
1658
Known for
painter, textile artist and designer
Place of birth
Rostock
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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Francesco Cleyn, Francesco Clein, Frantz Klein, Franz Klein and Frantz Cleyn. His recorded language was German.

One child is recorded: Penelope Cleyn.

Catalogued works

37 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Wellcome Collection. Their recorded dates run from 1618 to 1659.

Bratislava tapestries, dated 1630, held by Bratislava City Gallery. The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, and the Baptism of Christ, dated 1620, held by Statens Museum for Kunst, inventory KMS1168. A Boys' School, dated 1618, held by Rosenborg Castle, inventory KMS1172. A Betrothal, dated 1620, held by Rosenborg Castle, inventory KMS1167. Three Putti playing with a Leopard, dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140143. Two Putti and a Satyr with Bunches of Grapes, dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140144. Two Putti and a Goat, dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140145. Putti and Cupids playing with Goats (after Polidoro da Caravaggio), dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140150. Two Putti offering a Baby a Bunch of Grapes, dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140151. Flora with Cupids sporting among Clouds (after Polidoro da Caravaggio), dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140152. Satyr with Three Putti and a Cupid (after Polidoro da Caravaggio), dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140153. Putti and a Cupid towing a Putto on a Cockleshell Boat (after Polidoro da Caravaggio), dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140154. Nymphs towing a Boat with a Nymph and Two Satyrs (after Polidoro da Caravaggio), dated 1638, held by National Trust, inventory 1140155. A Satyr with Venus and a Putto, dated 1634, held by National Trust, inventory 1140157. John Bankes (1626–1656) and his Tutor Sir Maurice Williams (1599/1601–1658), dated 1643, held by National Trust, inventory 1257174. The Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius, dated 1640, held by Q214867, inventory 1984.45.1. Hero and Leander, dated 1620, held by Victoria and Albert Museum. The Seizure of Cassandra by Ajax, dated 1650, held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 37.85. The Horses, dated 1630, held by Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Destruction of the Children of Niobe, dated 1650, held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 36.149.1. A Hunter Holding a Spear in a Woodland Setting, held by Yale Center for British Art, inventory B1975.4.1066. Dido and Aeneas Sheltering in a Cave, held by Yale Center for British Art, inventory B1977.14.5222. Presentation of the Christ-child in the Temple with the baptism of Christ on the far right, dated 1619, held by Rosenborg Castle. Fireworks at the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, dated 1618, held by Rosenborg Castle. A nursery, dated 1619, held by Rosenborg Castle. Portrait of Prins Christiaan (1603-1647), zoon van Koning Christiaan IV van Denemarken, dated 1618, held by Frederiksborg Palace. Children on their way to school, dated 1618, held by Rosenborg Castle. Charles I (1600–1649), dated 1623, held by Wilberforce House Museum, inventory KINCM:2009.1135. The Abduction of Cassandra by Ajax from a set of The Horses, dated 1630, held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 37.85. John Dee. Line engraving by F. Cleyn, 1658., dated 1658, held by Wellcome Collection. Apollonius of Tyana. Line engraving by F. Cleyn, 1659., dated 1659, held by Wellcome Collection. Ascanius hunting the pet stag of Silvia. Etching by W. Hollar, 1652, after F. Cleyn., dated [1654], held by Wellcome Collection. Dido queen of Carthage consults her sister Anna about her love for Aeneas: Anna advises her to marry him. Etching by P. Lombard, 1654, after F. Cleyn., dated [1654], held by Wellcome Collection. The funeral procession of Pallas, son of Evander. Etching by P. Lombard, 1654, after F. Cleyn., dated [1654], held by Wellcome Collection. Athenians wearing masks celebrate the vintage by dancing around a statue of Bacchus and sacrificing a goat to him. Engraving by P. Lombard, 1654, after F. Cleyn., dated 1654, held by Wellcome Collection. Farm workers under a tree are making a basket, a plough and other agricultural implements. Engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar after F. Cleyn., dated [1654], held by Wellcome Collection. Anchises foretells to Aeneas the future lineage of the Caesars. Engraving by P. Lombard, 1654, after F. Cleyn., dated [1654], held by Wellcome Collection.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 11 named public collections.

National Trust: 12 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Ham House: 7 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Rosenborg Castle: 6 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Frederiksborg Palace: 6 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Statens Museum for Kunst: 4 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Metropolitan Museum of Art: 4 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Bratislava City Gallery: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Victoria and Albert Museum: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Yale Center for British Art: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Kingston Lacy: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Wellcome Collection: 10 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Cleyn [Clein], Francis, Oxford Art Online, 2003. Clein or Cleyn, Francis (1590?–1658), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Clein [Cleyn], Francis [formerly Franz Klein] (d. 1658), painter and tapestry designer, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004. Cleyn, Franz, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Ogilby, John. The Fables of Æsop Paraphrased in Verse by John Ogilby and Adorned with Sculpture [by Francis Cleyn] (Franz Klein). Ed. Donald A. Beecher., Renaissance and Reformation, 2022.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 10 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

Evidence base

This article draws on 4 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 4 means 4 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Work by Francis Cleyn is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Victoria and Albert Museum.

Chronology

  1. 1582Francis Cleyn born at Rostock.
  2. 1618A Boys' School (Rosenborg Castle).
  3. 1620The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, and the Baptism of Christ (Statens Museum for Kunst).
  4. 1620A Betrothal (Rosenborg Castle).
  5. 1630Bratislava tapestries (Bratislava City Gallery).
  6. 1638Three Putti playing with a Leopard (National Trust).
  7. 1638Two Putti and a Satyr with Bunches of Grapes (National Trust).
  8. 1658Francis Cleyn died at London.
  9. 1658Aeneid digitised by Internet Archive.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Clein [Cleyn], Francis [formerly Franz Klein] (d. 1658), painter and tapestry designer, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Clein or Cleyn, Francis (1590?–1658), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    Cleyn [Clein], Francis, Oxford Art Online, 2003

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  4. 4.

    Ogilby, John. The Fables of Æsop Paraphrased in Verse by John Ogilby and Adorned with Sculpture [by Francis Cleyn] (Franz Klein). Ed. Donald A. Beecher., Renaissance and Reformation, 2022

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  5. 5.

    Internet Archive, 4 digitised items catalogued under Francis Cleyn as creator.

    digital repository · Unverified

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  6. 6.

    Wellcome Collection catalogue records 10 works naming Francis Cleyn.

    museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection

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  7. 7.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1906847: Francis Cleyn

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation

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  8. 8.

    “Francis Cleyn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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