Court painter and belief
Philippe de Champaigne, a Belgian-born French painter, was one of the prominent figures of Baroque art in the 17th century. He became famous for his skill in portraiture and religious paintings, and his works often adorned the French court and churches. De Champagne was born in Brussels in 1602. At the beginning of his career, he was influenced by the Flemish painter, Peter Paul Rubens.
In 1621, he immigrated to France and worked as a court painter in the court of Louis XIII.
At first, his painting style was influenced by Rubens, passionate and lively. But over time, his style turned towards simplicity and realism and was influenced by his religious beliefs.
De Champagne mainly painted portraits of nobles, members of the royal family, and religious figures. He also left many religious works.
The religious works of de Champagne are an example of the religious art of the 17th century, which was influenced by the ideas of Jansenism.
Philippe de Champagne was an artist who reflected the spirit of his time in his works with skill and sensitivity. By combining realism and spirituality, he created works that are admired and studied to this day.
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