Portrait of François de Scepeaux

François Clouet1566

Details

Title: Portrait of François de Scepeaux
Creator Lifespan: 1510 - 1572
Creator Nationality: French
Creator Gender: Male
Date Created: 1566
Type: oil paintings
Rights: The Clowes Collection
External Link: http://www.imamuseum.org/mercury/load-artwork/21246
Medium: oil on wood
wall label: Fran‡ois Clouet became court painter to Fran‡ois I in 1540 and served as principal portraitist of the French monarchy for more than thirty years. He produced numerous drawings of members of the court, including one of Fran‡ois de Scepeaux (in the British Museum), upon which this portrait is based. Esteemed for both his military prowess and his loyalty to the crown, Fran‡ois de Scepeaux was rewarded with an appointment to the Order of St. Michael in 1552 and was made Marshal of France in 1561.
measurements: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. 19 x 16 1/4 in. (framed)
Artist: Clouet, François

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