Frans Geffels | |
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Battle of Vienna/Kahlenberg 1683
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Born | 1625 Antwerp |
Died | 1694 Antwerp |
Nationality | Flemish |
Known for | Battle Painting, Architecture |
Movement | Baroque |
Patron(s) | House of Gonzaga, Mantua |
Frans Geffels (1624–1694) was a Flemish painter and architect of Baroque style active mainly in Mantua.
He appears to have been recruited to Mantua in 1659, by his contemporary Daniel van Dyck. He soon gained the post of prefect to the duchal studio of Charles II Gonzaga.