The 40 Artworks of Corneille De Lyon

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Corneille De Lyon - Portrait of a Man with GlovesPortrait of a Man with GlovesCorneille De Lyon

The striking formality of the pose of this sitter holding gloves, and his direct address of the viewer, may indicate his prominent position in society.

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Corneille De Lyon - Portrait of a ManPortrait of a ManCorneille De Lyon

Based on the sitter’s costume, this portrait of a self-assured inhabitant of Lyon may be dated around 1540–50.

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Corneille De Lyon - Anne de Pisseleu (1508–1576), Duchesse d-ÉtampesAnne de Pisseleu (1508–1576), Duchesse d'ÉtampesCorneille De Lyon

Renowned for her brilliance and beauty, Anne de Pisseleu was the mistress of Francis I. She was introduced to the king at court in 1526 when she was seventeen. After his death in 1547, she was dismissed from court by the mistress of the succeeding king (Henry II) and died in obscurity. Here she wear...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, United States Of America)
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Corneille De Lyon - Portrait of a Man with His Hand on His ChestPortrait of a Man with His Hand on His ChestCorneille De Lyon

A young gentleman gazes directly at the viewer, the corners of his mouth turned up in the hint of a smile. Fashionably dressed in a black tunic and cap, he raises his left hand to his chest, his thumb and index finger brushing the garment’s fastening. This portrait is consistent in style with those ...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, United States Of America)
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Corneille De Lyon - Portrait of a Man with GlovesPortrait of a Man with GlovesCorneille De Lyon

In this portrait of an unidentified man, Corneille pays particular attention to the details of personal adornment: the fur collar, the ring on his index finger, and the ruffled linen cuffs conveyed with creamy dashes of paint. This early work, with its relative sobriety, reflects the artist’s Nether...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, United States Of America)

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