Studio of Frans Francken II (Antwerp 1581-1642)

Charles V is shown the 'Holy Robe' in Aachen

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Studio of Frans Francken II (Antwerp 1581-1642)
Charles V is shown the 'Holy Robe' in Aachen
oil on copper
35.6 x 27.4 cm.
in a South-German, ripple molded, rosewood frame with pierced silver spandrels, engraved with the four evangelists, early 18th Century

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Lot Essay

The present lot follows the composition by Frans Francken II. Ursula Härting records three versions in her book (see U. Härting, Frans Francken der Jüngere, Freren, 1989, pp. 111, 120-121, 299-300, nos. 245, 246, 246A, ill.).

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