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Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot

Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot, by Corneille de Lyon, oil, 1536
Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot, by Corneille de Lyon, oil, 1536

Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Corneille de Lyon. It dates from 1536 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Corneille de Lyon in 1536, is a portrait of Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot. It is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Françoise de Longwy with pale skin and light brown hair, adorned in a bejeweled headpiece and ornate jewelry, conveying her nobility and status.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face. The focus on her face and jewelry is balanced by a plain, dark background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Corneille de Lyon

Artist

Corneille de Lyon

Corneille de Lyon was a Dutch painter of portraits who was active in Lyon, France, from 1533 until his death. In France and the Netherlands he is also still known as Corneille de La Haye after his birthplace, The Hague.

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Who painted Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot?

Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot was painted by Corneille de Lyon in 1536.

Where can I see Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot?

Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot is held by Palace of Versailles.

What movement is Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot?

Françoise de Longwy, Countess of Chabot is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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