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The Sack of Lyon by the Calvinists in 1562
The Sack of Lyon by the Calvinists in 1562 is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Antoine Caron. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
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Overview
The Sack of Lyon by the Calvinists in 1562 is a 1565 painting by Antoine Caron, a French artist associated with the School of Fontainebleau and the Northern Mannerist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a violent episode from the French Wars of Religion, showing a chaotic scene of attack and defense in the city of Lyon, with damaged buildings and fleeing civilians.
Technique & Style
Caron's refined yet unsettling style, characteristic of the Valois court's artistic tastes during a period of conflict, is evident in the work's vivid representation of turmoil and destruction.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, reflecting its connection to the city it portrays.
Context
Created during a time of religious strife in France, the work reflects the turbulent atmosphere of the French Wars of Religion.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Antoine Caron (1521–1599) was a French master glassmaker, illustrator, Northern Mannerist painter and a product of the School of Fontainebleau.
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