Michel Lansne

Place: Caen

Death: 1667

Biography:

MICHEL LANSNE

, a renowned French engraver, draughtsman, and collector, was born in Caen, France. He was the son of a goldsmith and became a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in Antwerp for 1617-18. During this period, he probably worked under the direction of PETER PAUL RUBENS and ANTHONY VAN DYCK. At that time, he made an engraving of Rubens's now-lost Susanna and the Elders, which contains a dedication from Rubens to the Dutch humanist Anna Roemers Visscher. By 1621, Lansne was in Paris, and in 1633, he became the official engraver for King Louis XIII. In France, MICHEL LANSNE engraved a number of portraits, including at least 759 prints, featuring 13 portraits of King Louis XIII and 10 of his wife, Anne of Austria.

Artistic Works and Influences

Lansne's work was influenced by various artists, including PHILIPPE DE CHAMPAGNE, DANIEL DUMONSTIER, SIMON VOUET, and CHARLES LE BRUN. He also made reproductive engravings after the Italian painters PAOLO VERONESE, FRANCESCO ALBANI, and TITIAN, as well as the Spanish painter JUSEPE DE RIBERA. Some of his notable works include a series of engravings, such as LOUIS II OF BOURBON, DUKE OF ENGHEN, AS A CHILD, which can be found in the collection of the MUSÉE DU CHÂTEAU. This engraving is a remarkable example of Lansne's skill and attention to detail.

• He was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in Antwerp for 1617-18.
• He worked under the direction of Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck.
• He became the official engraver for King Louis XIII in 1633.
• He engraved at least 759 prints, featuring 13 portraits of King Louis XIII and 10 of his wife, Anne of Austria.

works by MICHEL LANSNE can be found in various museums, including the MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS TOURNai, which houses an impressive collection of artworks from renowned artists. The museum's collection includes works by ROGIER VAN DER WEYDEN, EDOUARD MANET, MAARTEN DE VOS, and NICOLAS OF VERDUN. For more information on MICHEL LANSNE and his works, visit https://Wikioo.org/@/Michel-Lansne. To explore the collection of the MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS TOURNai, visit https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CEG9.