Who painted Jeanne de Bourgogne?

Jeanne de Bourgogne was painted by Achille Devéria in 1828.

Where can I see Jeanne de Bourgogne?

Jeanne de Bourgogne is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Jeanne de Bourgogne?

Jeanne de Bourgogne is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Jeanne de Bourgogne?

Museum-quality prints of Jeanne de Bourgogne are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Jeanne de Bourgogne

Achille Devéria , 1828

Jeanne de Bourgogne is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Achille Devéria. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper center: L'ARTISTE; lower right below plate: Lith de Delaunois; lower center below plate: femme, dit-il, je sais qui tu es... / Jeanne de Bourgogne, adieu, nous nous reverrens un jour. / (L'Ecolier de Cluny)

About this work

Overview

Achille Devéria’s 1828 lithograph, titled Jeanne de Bourgogne, presents a portrait of Joan II, Countess of Burgundy, rendered on wove paper. Executed in the early Romantic period, the image exemplifies Devéria’s focus on notable historical figures, employing the lithographic medium to convey a dignified, composed likeness.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Joan II, was a medieval noblewoman whose title linked her to the Burgundian territories. By portraying her in period costume, Devéria underscores her aristocratic status and the continuity of regional identity, inviting viewers to contemplate the legacy of medieval rulership within a 19th‑century French context.

Technique & Style

Created through lithography, the work relies on the artist’s manipulation of greasy ink on a flat stone surface, later transferred to wove paper. Devéria’s line work is restrained, emphasizing the serene expression and the folds of the historic attire, while the tonal gradations achieve subtle modeling without excessive detail.

History & Provenance

Devéria, a prolific French painter and lithographer, produced a series of portrait prints of cultural and literary figures during the 1820s. Jeanne de Bourgogne forms part of this corpus, reflecting his reputation for capturing prominent personalities. The print has circulated among collectors of 19th‑century French lithography and remains documented in museum inventories.

Context

The lithograph emerges from the Romantic era’s fascination with historical subjects and national heritage. In France, artists like Devéria turned to medieval icons to explore themes of chivalry, lineage, and regional pride, aligning with broader artistic currents that valorized the past as a source of contemporary inspiration.