Pierre Mignard (1612 - 1695)
1612-11-17Troyes, France1695-05-30Paris, FranceFrance
Pierre Mignard
Pierre Mignard, called "Mignard le Romain" to distinguish him from his brother Nicolas Mignard, was a French painter known for his religious and mythological scenes and portraits. He was a near-contemporary of the Premier Peintre du Roi Charles Le Brun with whom he engaged in a bitter, life-long rivalry.
Date and place of birt: | 17 november 1612, Troyes, France |
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Date and place of death: | 30 may 1695, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque, Rococo |