Follower of François Clouet

This artist painted small, detailed portraits of French royalty in the 1500s, following the style of François Clouet. In our collection, see Portrait of Elizabeth of Austria, Wife of King Charles IX of France, a delicate oil painting on wood showing the queen in rich fabrics and lace. The work belongs to the Northern Renaissance tradition, where artists focused on lifelike faces and fine textures. Want to explore another royal portrait from this era? Tap into Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots.