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Lubin Baugin
Lubin Baugin: A Paradox of French Still Life Lubin Baugin, a name perhaps less familiar than many of his contemporaries, nevertheless represents a fascinating and quietly innovative figure in 17th-century French art. Born in Pithiviers, France, in 1612 to a prosperous family, Baugin’s life unfolded against the backdrop of a burgeoning artistic landscape, marked by both Renaissance revival and the emerging Baroque style. While he didn't
leave behind a vast body of work – perhaps only around thirty paintings are definitively attributed to him – his contributions, particularly within the realm of still life painting, hold considerable significance, challenging conventional notions of artistic practice and offering a unique perspective on the period. His career spanned roughly five decades, from his entry into the St.-Germain-des-Prés guild in 1629 until his death in Pa…