Charles Le Brun
French painter and art theorist (1619–1690)
Died aged 70PiscesFrance
Biography
Charles Le Brun (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl lə bʁœ̃]; baptised 24 February 1619 – 12 February 1690) was a French painter, physiognomist, art theorist, and a director of several art schools of his time. He served as a court painter to Louis XIV, who declared him "the greatest French artist of all time". Le Brun was a dominant figure in 17th-century French art and was influenced by Nicolas Poussin.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Premier peintre du Roi
Employers / organisations
- Gobelins Tapestry Manufactory
- Garde-Meuble de la Couronne
Notable works
- Descent from the Cross
- Descent from the Cross
- Hall of Mirrors
- Alexander Entering Babylon
Genres
- portrait
- portrait painting
- history painting
- religious painting
Family
- Parents
- Nicolas Le BrunJeanne Le Brun
- Siblings
- Gabriel Le Brun
Quick answers about Charles Le Brun
- How old was Charles Le Brun?
- Charles Le Brun died on February 12, 1690 at the age of 70.
- When is Charles Le Brun's birthday?
- Charles Le Brun was born on February 24, 1619.
- Where was Charles Le Brun born?
- Charles Le Brun was born in Paris.
- What is Charles Le Brun's zodiac sign?
- Charles Le Brun's zodiac sign is Pisces.
- What is Charles Le Brun's nationality?
- Charles Le Brun is a citizen of France.
- What does Charles Le Brun do?
- Charles Le Brun is known as painter, architect, decorator, designer.
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