Philippe de Champaigne

Dutch-French painter, religious works

Philippe de Champaigne - Dutch-French painter, religious works
Born

May 26th, 1602
422 years ago

Died

August 12th, 1674
350 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Born in 1602, this artist became prominent in the Baroque style, particularly in religious paintings. The artist created numerous altarpieces and portraits for churches and nobility. A significant contribution to the genre included the depiction of saints and biblical scenes, characterized by dramatic lighting and vivid detail. The artist's works had a substantial influence on the visual arts of the period, merging realism with spiritual themes.

Created altarpieces for various churches

Produced notable portraits of French nobility

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