Mankato Museum of Arts
New Exhibit: Renaissance Artists and Their Works
Meet Famous Renaissance Artists and Their Works
At the Mankato Museum of Arts, a new exhibit will be coming for only a short period of time! Get your museum passes for free admission to this tour of the Renaissance Era and different artists and their works!
Limited time exhibit: June 21- July 14
Phone: 507-934-1268
Email: mmofarts@gmail.com
Jean Fouquet 1420-1481
Jean Fouquet was a French artist during the Renaissance Era. He was born in Tours, France in 1420. At a young age, he began painting and wanted to pursue that career. He traveled to Italy to study art there and followed Italian artists and their techniques. After traveling back to France, he created his own style of painting which included Italian influences as well as precision and detail from Flemish artists. King Louis iX took notice and named him the Royal Painter in 1474. Fouquet is known for his famous miniature paintings and panel paintings.
Jean Fouquet
The artist himself.
Charles VII
One of his earliest, most famous paintings was of King Charles VII.
Hours of Etienne Chevalier
Etienne Chevalier was a civil servant of kings Charles VII and Louis XI. Pictured with him is his servant St. Stephen.
Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519
Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy in 1452 and was raised by his father and stepmothers. At the age of 14, he became an apprentice to an artist and by 20 years old, he knew all the tricks to the trade of art. Over those 6 years, he had learned many different skills including metalworking, leather arts, carpentry, drawing and sculpting. He had become a master artist. Da Vinci was, and still is, one of the most inspirational Renaissance artists.
Leonardo da Vinci
A portrait of the artist.
Mona Lisa
One of, if not the most famous painting by da Vinci.
The Last Supper
A painting by da Vinci of Christ and his apostles at the Last Supper.
Mona Lisa - Why so Famous?
Jean Clouet 1480-1541
Jean Clouet was a famous French artist. Though he lived in France for most of his life, he was originally from Belgium. Because of his origins, he included some Flemish techniques in his artwork, along with French techniques. In 1516, he became a chief painter to Francois I. Clouet was famous for his oil paintings, miniatures and portraits and for including colored chalks and pastels in his works. Clouet was also known for not signing or finishing many his works.
Guillaume Bude
Clouet did not sign this painting of Guillaume Bude, but thanks to Bude's manuscripts, we know it was one of Clouet's works.
Francois I
Clouet was chief painter in King Francois I court and this is one of his most famous paintings.
Charlotte of France
Charlotte of France is Francois I daughter. In this portrait, she is estimated to be 7 years old, but a year later she died.
Francois Clouet 1510-1572
Francois Clouet is the son of Jean Clouet, and like father like son, he also became a famous artist. He was born in France and lived there his whole life. When he was of age, he took his fathers place as chief painter in Francois I court and continued to serve in the royal court for Henry II, Francois II and Charles IX. Like his father, he became a master of painting miniatures and portraits, but Francois included more detail in his portraits with facial features. He also did not sign or finish some of his works.
Henry II
One of Francois Clouet's most famous paintings, a portrait of King Henry II.
Diane de Poitiers
Diane de Poitiers was a noblewoman in King Henry II court and was one of Clouet's favorite people to paint because of her beauty.
Catherine de Medici
Catherine de Medici was from Florence, Italy, but became Queen of France when she married Henry II.