Nicolas Mignard

Nicolas Mignard
Self-portrait, 1621-1668, Calvet Museum
BornFebruary 7, 1606[a]
Troyes, Aube, France
DiedMarch 20, 1668(1668-03-20) (aged 62)
Paris, France
NationalityFrench
Other namesMignard d’Avignon
OccupationPainter
SpouseMarguerite d'Avril
Children2, including Paul and Pierre II
FamilyPierre Mignard (brother)

Nicolas Mignard (French pronunciation: [nikɔla miɲaʁ]), also known as Mignard d’Avignon, (7 February 1606 (baptised) – 20 March 1668) was a French painter known for his religious and mythological scenes and portraits.[1] He spent most of his active life in Avignon creating religious and mythological paintings for religious institutions and stately homes but ended his career as court painter in Paris.[2]


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  1. ^ Lada Nikolenko. "Mignard." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 22 May. 2017
  2. ^ Nicolas Mignard Archived 2012-10-07 at the Wayback Machine at the Getty Museum