Michel Corneille the Elder

Michel Corneille the Elder was a French historical painter, etcher, and engraver who lived from 1601 to 1664. His documented occupations include work as both a painter and a printmaker. Within his family, he was the parent of the artists Michel Corneille the Younger and Jean-Baptiste Corneille. He also served as the teacher for Jean-Baptiste Corneille, guiding the younger artist's development. These familial and professional connections mark his presence in the French art world of the seventeenth century. His legacy remains defined by these roles as a creator and an instructor to his children.