Jean Fouquet (1420-1481) (after) - "La Vierge et l'Enfant Entourés d'Anges, 1452-58" - (50x55cm)

- Jean Fouquet (after), authorized offset lithograph with vibrant colors on watercolour paper (220gsm approx.). 2000s.

- Stamp on verso.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Size: 50 x 55cm.

- Jean Fouquet was a prominent French painter and miniaturist of the early Renaissance, celebrated for his technical prowess and his ability to blend the late Gothic traditions with the emerging influences of the Italian Renaissance. Born around 1420 in Tours, he became the official court painter to Charles VII and later Louis XI of France. His oeuvre includes portraits, illuminated manuscripts, and religious paintings, all marked by meticulous detail, masterful use of light and color, and a profound sense of realism.

Jean Fouquet is renowned for integrating French artistic traditions with techniques he absorbed during his travels to Italy, where he encountered works by artists such as Fra Angelico and Masaccio. This influence is evident in his innovative use of perspective, naturalism, and a refined understanding of spatial depth. He excelled in both large-format paintings and miniature illuminations, becoming a trailblazer in introducing Renaissance aesthetics to French art.

One of Fouquet’s most iconic works is the painting “La Vierge et l’Enfant Entourés d’Anges” (1452–1458), part of the Melun Diptych. This striking depiction of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child surrounded by angels is notable for its innovative composition and vivid color palette. Mary is portrayed as a regal figure with an idealized, alabaster-like complexion, wearing a blue robe and a jewel-encrusted crown. The Christ Child sits on her lap, depicted with an intriguing blend of realism and stylization.

The background is equally captivating, with angels painted in stark red and blue hues, creating a surreal, almost otherworldly ambiance. The painting’s strong contrasts and symmetrical composition evoke both divine majesty and artistic sophistication, making it a quintessential example of Fouquet’s mastery.

The works of Jean Fouquet, including illuminated manuscripts and panel paintings, are rare and highly sought after in the art market. Due to their historical significance and the artist’s pivotal role in the transition between Gothic and Renaissance art, his pieces are considered invaluable. "La Vierge et l’Enfant Entourés d’Anges" is housed in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp and is recognized as one of his masterpieces. While his works rarely appear in auctions, they hold immense cultural and scholarly value, making them treasures of art history.














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