Corneille de Lyon

Corneille de Lyon was a French painter active during the Renaissance, born in 1500 and passing away in 1575. He is best known for his detailed portraiture, which reflects the influence of both Italian and Northern European artistic traditions. De Lyon served as the court painter to King Francis I of France, which significantly elevated his status and allowed him to create works for the French nobility. His portraits are characterized by their meticulous attention to detail and psychological depth, contributing to the development of portrait painting in France. The exact details of his early life and training remain unknown.