Sebastiaen Vrancx

Sebastiaen Vrancx (1573–1647) was a playwright, painter and writer.

Also recorded as Seb. Franks; Sebastian Franck; Sébastien Vrancx; Sebastiaan Franckx; Sebastian Franks; Sebastiaen Franck.

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1573, died at Antwerp in 1647.

In detail

The authority associates the name with Baroque and Flemish Baroque painting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp. Membership is recorded of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.

Works named in the authority record are The battle between Bréauté and Leckerbeetje on the heath outside Vught, 5 Februari 1600, The robber punished and The Kranenhoofd on the Schelde, Antwerp.

Work by Sebastiaen Vrancx is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Museo del Prado, National Gallery of Victoria, Nationalmuseum and Städel Museum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Sebastiaen Vrancx”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q976386: Sebastiaen Vrancx

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