Artist
Antoine Coypel
French, 1661–1722
Antoine Coypel was a French Baroque artist. 12 works are cataloged here, principally at National Gallery of Art. Antoine Coypel was born in Paris.
Antoine Coypel (French pronunciation:; 11 April 1661 – 7 January 1722) was a French painter, pastellist, engraver, decorative designer and draughtsman. He became court painter first to Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, and later to King Louis XV. He became director of the Académie Royale.
He was given the title of Garde des tableaux et dessins du roi (Keeper of the paintings and drawings of the king), a function which combined the role of director and curator of the king's art collection. He was raised to the nobility by the French king. He is known for his history paintings, biblical, mythological and allegorical works, portraits and genre scenes.
Works by Antoine Coypel
Apollo and Daphne
Self portrait of Antoine Coypel, Ecuyer Premier Peintre du Roy (1661-1722)
Susannah accused of adultery
Esther and Ahasuerus
Cupid Stealing Venus's Floral Crown
Head of an Old Man
Zephyr and Flora
The Moroccan ambassador and his retinue at the Comédie italienne in Paris, February 1682
Jacob and Rachel
Pan Overcome by Putti
Christ as Man of Sorrows
Head of a Young Man
Collections represented
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