Frans Ykens
(1601–1693) Flemish painter (1601-1693)
Frans Ykens (1601–1693) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Frans Ykens belongs to the chapter ‘The Baroque’ in this site’s history of art.
Frans Ykens was born in Antwerp and died in Brussels. Frans Ykens became a member of Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke.
The works belong mainly to the genres still life and floral painting. The catalogue has 24 works by Frans Ykens with free images. The dated works span the years 1626–1683. Works by Frans Ykens are held by several collections, among them Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Pradomuseet, Eremitaget, and Noordbrabants Museum.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Claude Lorrain, Jusepe Leonardo, Simon de Vlieger, Pieter De Bloot, and Cecco Bravo.