Follower Of Claude Vignon

Biography:

The Follower of Claude Vignon is a painter who was influenced by the style of Claude Vignon. Claude Vignon was a French painter, printmaker and illustrator who worked in a wide range of genres. He was born in Tours, France in 1593 and died in Paris, France in 1670. During a period of study in Italy, he became exposed to many new artistic currents, in particular through the works of Caravaggio and his followers. His mature works are vibrantly coloured, splendidly lit and often extremely expressive. He worked in a fluent technique, resulting in an almost electric brushwork. He particularly excelled in the rendering of textiles, gold and precious stones.