Nicolas Dorigny was a French painter and engraver, born in Paris in 1658. He is the second son of Michel Dorigny, who was also an artist. Nicolas studied law until he turned 30 years old but due to his deafness, he couldn't practice as a lawyer, so he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become an artist.

Early Life and Training

Nicolas Dorigny's education prepared him for the legal field, but he turned to the arts after becoming deaf. He learned the technique of engraving from Gérard Audran, a French engraver. Nicolas' early works include engravings of statues by Bernini at St Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Artistic Career

Nicolas Dorigny's artistic career spanned several decades, during which he created numerous engravings and paintings. His works include:

• Engravings of statues by Bernini at St Peter's Basilica in Rome
• Gravures d'après des peintures présentes dans les églises de Rome, including the paintings of Ciro Ferri for the coupole of the church of Sainte-Agnès sur la place Navone
• Loggia di Psyche conçue par Raphaël pour la Villa Farnesina

Nicolas Dorigny's artistic style was influenced by the great Italian masters, including Giulio Romano and his pupil, Raphaël Sanzo. He published a series of twelve plates, including a frontispiece and eleven scenes, d'après les décorations de la Loggia di Psyche conçue par Raphaël pour la Villa Farnesina.

Legacy

Nicolas Dorigny's legacy can be seen in his numerous engravings and paintings, which are now part of the Musée Maurice Denis collection. His works can also be found on WahooArt.com, where art enthusiasts can learn more about his life and artistic career. Nicolas Dorigny's biography is a testament to the power of art to transcend adversity. Despite his deafness, he was able to create beautiful works of art that continue to inspire and delight audiences today. For more information on Nicolas Dorigny and other artists, visit The Wahoo Art Timeline or Wikipedia.