Attributed to Corneille de Lyon
1500
—
1575
France
Attributed to Corneille de Lyon (France, 1500–1575), was a portrait painter active in Lyon, with specific details of his birth and death cities remaining unknown.
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Renaissance
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Attributed to Corneille de Lyon was a French painter active during the Renaissance, with life dates spanning from 1500 to 1575. He is best known for his detailed portraiture, which reflects the influence of both Italian and Northern European artistic traditions. His works often feature a meticulous attention to detail and a rich use of color, contributing to the development of portrait painting in France. While specific details about his life remain largely unknown, his legacy endures through the portraits attributed to him, which capture the likenesses of notable figures of his time. Corneille de Lyon's contributions helped to elevate the status of portraiture as a significant genre in Renaissance art.
