(1582 - 1658)
Franz Cleyn was known for his miniature paintings, which demonstrated great attention to detail and the use of jewel-like colour. Cleyn lived in Copenhagen and worked as Court Painter to Christian IV of Denmark, before settling in England soon after the succession of Charles I in 1625. He was principal designer to the Mortlake tapestry works and carried out decorative paintings, some of which still survive at Ham House in Surrey.
