Jean-Victor Schnetz
1787–1870 · French · 27 artworks
AcademicismDetailed renderingHistorical and genre scenesClassical compositionRealistic portraitureMoral narratives
artist bio
Jean-Victor Schnetz was a French painter of the Academic style, known for his historical and genre scenes, as well as portraits. He captured significant moments in history and daily life with a focus on detail and narrative.
what you'll learn
Studying Schnetz's work allows students to understand the principles of Academic painting, including composition, accurate representation, and the use of historical or moral narratives. Students can also learn about portraiture and genre painting within the Academic tradition.
related: Paul Delaroche, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
27 artworks
Augustin-Joseph Comte de Mailly (1712-1794), Marquis d'Haucourt, Marshal of France
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The Sack of Rome in 1527 by the Army of the Constable of Bourbon
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Vow to Our Lady, Italian women in prayer
1827
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Charlemagne, surrounded by his main officers, receives Alcuin
1830
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Farewell of Consul Boetius to his family
1826
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Old Italian Woman With Distaff
1820
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St.Jeanne of France
1835
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Funeral of a young martyr in the catacombs in Rome during the time of persecution
1847
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The doctor capuchin
1860
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The fight in front of the Town Hall, July 28, 1830
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The Vow to the Virgin Mary
1831
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Judith
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Portrait of Félix Peretti as a child (study)
1824
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The Childhood of Sixtus V
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The rest near the wood
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Portrait of Teresina
1824
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Religious rescuing a wounded pilgrim
1826
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Spanish soldier wounded, study for The Battle of Cerisoles
1838
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Young sheperd
1850
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Joseph and his brothers
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Pilgrim aid
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Study for Jeremiah
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Procession of the Crusaders led by Pierre l'Ermite and Godefroy de Bouillon
1841
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Portrait of a Roman girl
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Portrait of young boy
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Portrait of a bearded gentleman in a straw hat leaning on a staff
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Portrait of a peasant woman from Abruzzo in prayer
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