Ambrosius Francken II, also called Ambrosius Francken the Younger to distinguish him from his uncle of the same name, was born at

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in the latter part of the 16th century. He studied under his father, Frans Francken the elder, whose style he imitated. In 1624 he was registered as a master in the Guild of St. Luke at Antwerp, and he is said to have painted some time in

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. He died in 1632. Little else is known of him.

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* Year of birth unknown 1632 deaths 17th-century Flemish painters Painters from Antwerp Ambrosius II {{Flemish-painter-stub