Philippe de Champaigne
1602–1674 · French · 30 artworks
BaroqueJansenismRealismRestrained emotionClarity of compositionSubdued color palettePsychological portraiture
artist bio
Philippe de Champaigne was a French Baroque painter known for his portraits and religious scenes. He was a founding member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and a prominent artist in the Jansenist movement.
what you'll learn
Studying Champaigne's work allows students to understand the restrained elegance of French Baroque painting, particularly its emphasis on clarity, realism, and psychological insight. Students can also learn about the influence of religious and philosophical movements on artistic expression.
related: Nicolas Poussin, Peter Paul Rubens, Hyacinthe Rigaud
30 artworks
Scene from the Life of Saint Benedict
1656
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A Concert of Angels
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Saint Paul
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The Supper at Emmaus
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The Repentant Magdalen
1648
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Portrait of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu
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The Virgin with the Swaddled Child
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The Marriage Of The Virgin
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Still-Life with a Skull
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The Holy Family
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Portrait of Cardinal de Richelieu
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The Visitation
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The Annunciation
1644
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Portrait of Jules Mazarin (1602-61)
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Moses Presenting the Tablets of the Law
1648
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Louis Lemaistre De Sacy
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The Virgin Mary Gives The Crown And Sceptre To Louis XIV
1643
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Portrait Of Claude De Bullion
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Christ Healing the Blind
1660
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Portrait of King Charles II of England
1653
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The Shroud of Saint Veronica
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Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee
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Mary Magdalene
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Self Portrait
1625
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Portrait of Angelique Arnauld d'Andilly
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The Habert de Montmort Children
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Saint Bruno
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The Crucifixion
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Christ Healing the Deaf-Mute
1645
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The Penitent Magdalene
1657
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