FRANCKEN, Frans II
(b. 1581, Antwerpen, d. 1642, Antwerpen)

The Last Judgment

1606
Oil on copper, 67 x 52 cm
Private collection

The painting is signed and dated lower left: FT. F. FRANKEN FECIT/INVENTOR Ao 1606. It is one of the rare dated biblical scenes by the artist from his middle period.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 10 minutes):
Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem, Dies irae (excerpt)