Nicolas Vleughels (1668 - 1737)
1668-12-06Paris, France1737-12-11Rome, ItalyItaly, France
Nicolas Vleughels
Nicolas Vleughels was a French painter. In his role as director of the French Academy in Rome, which he held from 1724 until his death, he played a pivotal figure in the interchange between French and Italian art and artists in the first third of the 18th century.
Date and place of birt: | 6 december 1668, Paris, France |
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Date and place of death: | 11 december 1737, Rome, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy, France |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | French school |
Genre: | History painting, Mythological painting, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque, Old Masters |
Technique: | Oil painting |
Medium: | Canvas, Panel |