Claude Deruet
1588–1660 · French · 9 artworks
Baroquedetailed portraitureallegorical compositionrich color palettestheatrical staginguse of symbolism
artist bio
Claude Deruet was a French Baroque painter known for his portraits and allegorical scenes. He served as court painter to the Duke of Lorraine and was a significant figure in the Nancy school of painting.
what you'll learn
Studying Deruet's work allows students to understand Baroque portraiture conventions, allegorical representation, and the use of symbolism in conveying political and social messages. Students can also learn about the influence of court patronage on artistic production.
related: Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, Hyacinthe Rigaud
9 artworks
Portrait of a Man with Blue Sash
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Portrait of a Lady in a Hat
1630
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Portrait of Marie De Rohan, Duchess of Chevreuse
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La Bataille Entre Les Amazones Et Les Grecs
1619
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Fire
1642
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Portrait Présumé De Julie D'Angennes En Costume D'Astrée
1640
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Hasekura Tsunenaga in Rome
1615
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Allégorie Du Traité De Paix Des Pyrénées
1659
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Louis XIV de France
1643
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