Philippe de Champaigne
1602
—
1674
France
Philippe de Champaigne (France, 1602–1674) was a prominent Baroque painter born in Brussels and active in Paris.
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Philippe de Champaigne was a French painter born in 1602 and active during the Baroque period until his death in 1674. He is best known for his religious works and portraits, which reflect the influence of both Caravaggio and the Flemish tradition. Champaigne served as a court painter to Cardinal Richelieu and was a prominent member of the Académie de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris. His contributions to the development of French Baroque painting are significant, particularly in the realm of portraiture and devotional art. Despite his acclaim, details about his early life remain largely unknown.
