When was Jean Clouet born and where did he originate from?
Jean Clouet originated from the Burgundian Netherlands around 1485. Some scholars suggest Valenciennes while others point toward Brussels as his birthplace.
Questions about Jean Clouet
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What year did Jean Clouet start working for King Francis I and what was his initial salary?
Jean Clouet appeared in the royal accounts of King Francis I starting in 1516. He began as a painter and wardrobe valet earning 180 livres tournois annually.
Who were the children of Jean Clouet and what happened to them after his death?
The couple raised two children named François and Catherine. François succeeded his father as the court painter and Catherine married Abel Foullon whose son Benjamin also became a portrait painter.
How many paintings are currently attributed to Jean Clouet and where can they be found?
Art historians attribute approximately 10 to 15 portrait paintings to his hand today. Two portraits of Francis I reside in the Louvre alongside smaller works from his workshop.
Where is the collection of drawings by Jean Clouet preserved and how many portraits does it contain?
A collection of drawings preserved at Musée Condé in Chantilly contains over 130 portraits. These works are generally believed to be authored by Jean Clouet or his school.