François Clouet, a French Renaissance miniaturist and painter, is renowned for his detailed portraits of the French ruling family. Born in Tours around 1510, Clouet was the son of Jean Clouet, a court painter. He studied under his father and inherited his nickname 'Janet'.
Early Life and Career
Clouet's early life is not well-documented, but it is known that he followed his father's footsteps in the art world. The first reference to
François Clouet is a document dated December 1541, in which the king renounces for the benefit of François his father's estate. This document also mentions that
François Clouet had followed his father very closely in his art.
Notable Works and Legacy
François Clouet's notable works include the portraits of
Francis I at the Uffizi and at the Louvre, as well as various drawings relating to them. He probably also painted the portrait of
Catherine de' Medici at Versailles. One of his most remarkable portraits is that of
Mary, Queen of Scots, a drawing in chalks in the
Bibliothèque Nationale.
Other notable works include:
Important to note that many of
François Clouet's drawings are attributed to him without perfect certainty. However, his work is remarkable for the elaborate finish of all the details, the extreme accuracy of the drawing, and the exquisite completeness of the whole portrait.
Later Life and Death
François Clouet died on 22 December 1572, shortly after the massacre of St Bartholomew. His will, mentioning his sister and his two illegitimate daughters, and dealing with the disposition of a considerable amount of property, is still in existence.
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