Nicolas Mignard (1606 - 1668)
1606-02-07Troyes, France1668-05-20Paris, FranceFrance
Nicolas Mignard
Nicolas Mignard, called Mignard d’Avignon, was a French painter known for his religious and mythological scenes and portraits. He spent most of his active life in Avignon creating religious and mythological paintings for religious institutions and stately homes but ended his career as court painter in Paris.
Date and place of birt: | 7 february 1606, Troyes, France |
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Date and place of death: | 20 may 1668, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |