Josef Frans Nollekens
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Josef Frans Nollekens or Joseph Frans Nollekens[1] (1702–1748)[2] was a Flemish painter who was principally active in England where he is often referred to as "Old Nollekens" to distinguish him from his famous son, the sculptor Joseph Nollekens. He painted conversation pieces, galant companies and fêtes champêtres in the style of Watteau, genre scenes as well as portraits.[3][4] He was also active as a picture restorer.[5]