Artwork

Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580-1637), astronomer and adviser to the parliament of Provence

Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580-1637), astronomer and adviser to the parliament of Provence, by Louis Finson, oil, 1613
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580-1637), astronomer and adviser to the parliament of Provence, by Louis Finson, oil, 1613

Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580-1637), astronomer and adviser to the parliament of Provence is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Louis Finson. It dates from 1613 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to explore the works of Louis Finson.

This portrait features a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt with a white collar. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out.

The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest it was created during the early 17th century. The artist's use of dark colors and the subject's formal clothing contribute to a sense of seriousness and importance.

If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to explore the works of Louis Finson.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis Finson

Artist

Louis Finson

Louis Finson, Lodewijk Finson or Ludovicus Finsonius (between 1574 and 1580 – 1617) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, copyist and art dealer.

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