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16th-century French sculptors

  • Pierre BontempsPierre Bontemps emerged from the early sixteenth century as a French sculptor known for his funeral monuments. He lived between approximately 1505 and 1568…
  • Michel ColombeMichel Colombe was born in Bourges into a family of artisans. This background provided the foundation for his future career as a sculptor.
  • Germain PilonGermain Pilon entered the world in Paris around 1525. He began his artistic education under the watchful eye of his father, Andre Pilon.
  • Jean GoujonJean Goujon emerged from the misty coastlines of Normandy, though no birth certificate confirms his arrival. His earliest documented work appeared at the…
  • Ligier RichierLigier Richier lived until 1567, but the exact year of his birth remains a mystery. Some researchers suggest he was born in Dragonville near Commercy, while…
  • Philibert de l'OrmePhilibert de l'Orme arrived in the world between the 3rd and the 9th of June 1514 within the bustling city of Lyon. His father Jehan de L'Orme operated as a…