出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/30 11:13 UTC 版)
In the Francken family of Antwerp in the 16th and 17th centuries were 11 painters. Many bore the same Christian name in succession. Hence there is confusion in the classification of paintings not differing widely in style or execution. When Frans Francken I found a rival in Frans Francken II, he described himself as "the elder" in contradistinction to his son, who signed himself "the younger". But when Frans the second was threatened with competition from Frans III he took the name of the elder, whilst Frans the third adopted that of Frans the younger.