Guillaume Chasteau (1635 - 1683)
1635-04-18Orléans, France1683-09-15Paris, France
Guillaume Chasteau
Guillaume Chasteau was a French engraver known for his portraits of Popes and prints after Nicolas Poussin and Italian painters. He received instruction from Greuter and studied under Cornelis Bloemaert before traveling to Italy for further improvement. Chasteau's engravings showcased both the graver and point techniques, although it is lamented that he did not consistently follow a more picturesque and free style. He became an academician in 1663.
Date and place of birt: | 18 april 1635, Orléans, France |
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Date and place of death: | 15 september 1683, Paris, France |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Portraitist |
Genre: | Mythological painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |