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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Bon Boullogne

Art Appreciation

Bon Boullogne was a French Baroque painter who known for his portraits and ornate compositions that included religious and mythological scenes. 

Baptized February 22, 1649, Boullogne was particularly skilled in capturing the movement and energy of the human form.  His works are notable for their dramatic compositions, masterful use of light and color, and their ability to capture the movement and energy of the human form.

He was highly sought after by the French aristocracy and members of the royal court. He was appointed court painter to Louis XIV and was also commissioned to create works for several of the king's palaces, including the Palace of Versailles.


Birth of Venus

Tobias and Tobit (c. 1705)

Hippomenes and Atalanta (1699)


Sources:

Wikipedia

https://www.allpainter.com/bon-boullogne/nature-receiving-gifts-from-the-four-elements-handmade-oil-painting-reproduction-192260.html

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