Frans van Mieris the Younger (1689 - 1763). Frans van Mieris, the younger was a Dutch painter. He was born in Leiden, the son of Willem van Mieris, and also followed the traditions of his grandfather, Frans's studio. Willem bequeathed his painting room to his son Frans. Neither Willem nor Frans the younger equalled Frans the elder in artistic reputation. Frans died in Leiden. Media related to Paintings by Frans van Mieris is at Wikimedia Commons.