Jean d'Albon de Saint-André (1472–1549)

Corneille de Lyon

Created:
Movement:
1575
Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Portraiture, Detailed Realism
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Dimensions:
6 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. (17.5 x 14.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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Jean d'Albon de Saint-André by Corneille de Lyon

The painting titled Jean d'Albon de Saint-André (1472–1549) by Corneille de Lyon, created in 1575, is an exquisite example of oil on wood portraiture. Corneille de Lyon, a Dutch-born artist who settled in France, was renowned for his intimate and detailed portraits of the French nobility during the Renaissance. This work exemplifies his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture the subtle nuances of his subjects' expressions. Although the painting was created posthumously, it reflects the artist's skill in rendering lifelike representations that convey the status and personality of the sitter. Corneille's portraits are significant for their contribution to the development of portraiture in France, bridging the transition from medieval to Renaissance styles. His works remain valuable for their historical insight into the fashion and demeanor of 16th-century French aristocracy.

Description of the work:

"Jean d'Albon de Saint-André (1472–1549)" by Corneille de Lyon, created in 1575, is an oil on wood painting that exemplifies the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his characteristic small-scale portraiture style. The artwork captures the likeness of Jean d'Albon, a notable French military leader, with a focus on realistic facial features and rich textures, typical of Lyon's Renaissance portraiture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Jean d'Albon de Saint-André (1472–1549)