Wouters was born in Lierre. He trained in Antwerp and in 1634 entered Rubens's studio. He was appointed painter to Emperor Ferdinand II. In 1636 he journeyed to England, and worked there. By 1641 he had returned to Antwerp, where he remained for the rest of his life. He was a landscape and figure painter.
Franchoys Wouters
1612 - 1659/60
Paintings by Franchoys Wouters
Two sleeping nymphs have been discovered by a pair of satyrs (mythological woodland creatures who were half human and half goat). The satyrs sneak forwards, intent on shocking the nymphs awake; their tanned complexions and rugged looks contrast with the nymphs' smooth, pale skin. In the landscape...
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