Nicolas Mignard | |
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 Self-portrait, 1621-1668, Calvet Museum | |
| Born | February 7, 1606[a] |
| Died | March 20, 1668 (aged 62) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Other names | Mignard d’Avignon |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Marguerite d'Avril |
| Children | 2, including Paul and Pierre II |
| Family | Pierre 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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- ^ Lada Nikolenko. "Mignard." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 22 May. 2017
- ^ Nicolas Mignard Archived 2012-10-07 at the Wayback Machine at the Getty Museum