1530 - 1581

A Life in the French Court

Marc Duval was a French court painter and printmaker who lived and worked during the sixteenth century. Born in Saint-Vincent near Le Mans, he was the son of a sculptor and artist. His professional life was closely tied to the French nobility, and he was recorded as a merchant painter living in Paris. During his career, he was associated with the rulers of Navarre and worked at the court of the last kings of the Valois dynasty.

His life in Paris is documented through various legal and social records. In 1577, he was recorded as a witness to a marriage, and in 1579, he was involved in a lawsuit against Louis de Campania, Comte de la Suz. Duval died in Paris on 13 September 1581, a date he had predicted. He was married to Catherine, and their daughter was also a talented artist who remained in Paris.

Artistic Legacy and Attributions

Duval was recognized for his skill as a draughtsman and engraver. His body of work includes portraits of leaders of the Huguenot faction and various members of the nobility. Some of his works are identified through engravings and drawings, such as a 1579 engraving of the three Coligny brothers.

Art historians have engaged in significant discussion regarding his specific output and attributions. His work is linked to several notable pieces, including:

Pytania i odpowiedzi

Czy mogę przeglądać dzieła Marc Duval według nastroju?

Strona Sztuka według nastroju artysty Marc Duval pozwala przeglądać dzieła uporządkowane według nastroju.

Czy istnieje chronologiczny opis twórczości Marc Duval?

Kariera Marc Duval rozwija się etap po etapie na stronie Osiągnięcia artystyczne: jako pozioma oś czasu dzieł, pogrupowanych w rozdziały odpowiadające poszczególnym okresom twórczości.

Ile dzieł Marc Duval można przejrzeć w katalogu?

Możesz przeglądać 1 dzieł sztuki dzieł autorstwa Marc Duval na stronie Wszystkie dzieła.

Gdzie mogę zobaczyć profil kolorystyczny twórczości Marc Duval?

Profil kolorystyczny twórczości Marc Duval można zobaczyć na stronie Genom Palety artysty.

Quick quiz

Do każdego pytania dotyczy tylko jedna poprawna odpowiedź.

Pytanie 1:
In which city did Marc Duval die on 13 September 1581?
Pytanie 2:
What was the profession of Marc Duval's father?
Pytanie 3:
According to art historian Louis Dimier, what was Marc Duval's likely religion?
Pytanie 4:
Which collection holds the work 'Untitled' (1560) by Marc Duval?
Pytanie 5:
Who was Marc Duval's wife?