Nicolas de Largillière

French painter, known for portrait painting

Nicolas de Largillière - French painter, known for portrait painting
Born

October 10th, 1656
368 years ago

Died

March 20th, 1746
278 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Active during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, this individual specialized in portraiture, blending the influence of Flemish and Italian styles. The painter enjoyed a prosperous career, producing works that captured the likeness and status of many prominent figures of the time. Key commissions included portraits of the French nobility, royal family members, and leading intellectuals. A member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture, contributed significantly to the formal art scene in France. Techniques utilized in the portraits emphasized the interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the three-dimensionality of subjects.

Painted portraits of Louis XIV and prominent figures

Served as a member of the Académie royale

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