Belonging to a long line of Flemish artists, Frans II Francken (1581-1642) asked his family and collaborators to pose for his paintings.
Flemish School, 17th century, studio of Frans II Francken (1581–1642), The Wedding at Cana, two oak panels, 47 x 73 cm/18.51 x 28.74 in.
Estimate: €10,000/15,000
The subject was taken from the New Testament. Jesus, his mother Mary and his disciples were invited to stop in at a wedding at Cana, a city in Galilee. When the wine ran out, Jesus had jars filled with water and turned it into wine. This was His first “sign”, in what Saint John referred to as the Miracles of…
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