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Born this day: Simon Vouet

Birth · 1590

Simon Vouet, born on January 9, 1590, was a French painter who introduced the Italian Baroque style to France, creating influential works in various mediums, including paintings and frescoes. He rose to prominence in Italy before becoming the Premier peintre du Roi in France, producing notable pieces like Woman Playing a Guitar and Allegorical Portrait of Anna of Austria as Minerva.

Simon Vouet's work remains a cornerstone of French Baroque art, continuing to inspire artists and art lovers alike.

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