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Pierre Mignard

1612 – 1695

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Wikipedia Summary

Pierre Mignard or Pierre Mignard I, 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.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
November 17, 1612
Troyes
Date of death
May 30, 1695
Paris
Citizenship

France

Occupations & fields
paintermuralistdesignervisual artist
Field and occupation
francouzský portrétista
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