Pierre Mignard or Pierre Mignard I (17 November 1612 – 30 May 1695), called "Mignard le Romain" to distinguish him from his brother Nicolas Mignard, was a French painter known for his religious and mythological scenes and portraits. He was a near-contemporary of the Premier Peintre du Roi Charles Le Brun with whom he engaged in a bitter, life-long rivalry.[1]
Pierre Mignard was born at Troyes in 1612 as the son of Pierre and Marie Gallois. He came from a family of artisans. He was the younger brother of Nicolas, who became a painter and etcher who was mainly active in Avignon and was known as Mignard d'Avignon.[2] Nicolas had two sons, Paul who became a painter and etcher and Pierre who became a painter and architect. To distinguish his nephew Pierre from his uncle, the nephew was called "Pierre II" or "Le Chevalier".[3]
The Virgin with the grapes, 1640
Pierre Mignard trained in Bourges with the Mannerist painter Jean Boucher. He later spent time making copies of the Mannerist works in the château of Fontainebleau. He then studied for a period in the studio of Simon Vouet. Mignard left for Rome in 1635 where he would stay about 22 years. It is because of his long residence in Rome that he got the nickname 'Mignard le Romaine'.[1]
In Rome he painted religious commissions. He was particularly known for his many images of the Madonna and Child. They were so popular that they were referred to as "Mignardises." He also painted altarpieces. Compatriot Nicolas Poussin hired Mignard to make copies of his works. He was also active as a reproductive engraver making copies after Annibale Carracci. Mignard also developed his lifelong interest in portraiture at this time, and he painted portraits of subsequent popes, cardinals, and prominent members of the Italian nobility. He also travelled to Northern Italy where he visited Bologna, Parma, Mantua, Florence and Venice.[4]
His reputation was such that he was summoned to Paris in 1657, probably by Cardinal Mazarin. He travelled back via Avignon where his brother Nicolas worked. Here he met the dramatist Molière, who became a close friend and of whom he painted several portraits. In Paris he became a popular portrait painter. He found favor with king Louis XIV who sat for many portraits. Mignard became a rival of the leading French painter of that time and first painter to the King, Charles Le Brun.[1] He declined to enter the academy of which Le Brun was the head. Mignard also opposed the authority of the academy. His brother Nicolas and his nephew Paul, who was his pupil, chose the side of Le Brun against Pierre, which led to a break in the relationship.[5]
With the death of Le Brun in 1690, the situation changed. Mignard succeeded to all the posts held by his opponent. He died in 1695 at Paris as he was about to begin work on the cupola of Les Invalides.[1]
Work
Mignard was mainly active as a portrait painter. He also produced mythological and religious scenes.
Soon after his return to Paris, Mignard was able to attract the patronage of important personalities who commissioned portraits of him. His sitters included Turenne, Molière, Bossuet, Maintenon (in the Louvre), La Vallière, Sévigné, Montespan, Descartes (in Castle Howard). He was thus one of the most successful portrait painters of his time although according to some art historians also the most boring one.[6]
^ abcdLada Nikolenko. "Mignard." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 25 May. 2017
^Albert Babeau, Nicolas Mignard - sa vie et ses oeuvres in: 'Annuaire administratif et statistique du département de l'Aube... / publié sous les auspices et la direction de la Société d'agriculture, sciences, arts et belles-lettres du département', Société académique de l'Aube, 1895, p. 113-124 (in French)
^"Union List of Artist Names Results List (Getty Research)". www.getty.edu. Retrieved Jan 14, 2023.
^"Artist Info". www.nga.gov. Retrieved Jan 14, 2023.
^André Fontaine, 'Documents sur Pierre Mignard, Paul Mignard et Charles Le Brun', in: Archives de l'art français: recueil de documents inédits publiés par la Sociéte de l'histoire de l'art français, J. Schemit, 1907, p. 311-318 (in French)
^Anthony Blunt, The Burlington Magazine, Vol. 121, No. 918 (Sep., 1979), pp. 603–605+607
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Pierre Mignard or Pierre Mignard I 17 November 1612 30 May 1695 called Mignard le Romain to distinguish him from his brother Nicolas Mignard was a French painter known for his religious and mythological scenes and portraits He was a near contemporary of the Premier Peintre du Roi Charles Le Brun with whom he engaged in a bitter life long rivalry 1 Pierre MignardPierre Mignard self portraitBornPierre Mignard 1612 11 17 17 November 1612Troyes FranceDied30 May 1695 1695 05 30 aged 82 Paris France Contents 1 Life 2 Work 3 See also 4 Notes 5 External linksLife EditPierre Mignard was born at Troyes in 1612 as the son of Pierre and Marie Gallois He came from a family of artisans He was the younger brother of Nicolas who became a painter and etcher who was mainly active in Avignon and was known as Mignard d Avignon 2 Nicolas had two sons Paul who became a painter and etcher and Pierre who became a painter and architect To distinguish his nephew Pierre from his uncle the nephew was called Pierre II or Le Chevalier 3 The Virgin with the grapes 1640 Pierre Mignard trained in Bourges with the Mannerist painter Jean Boucher He later spent time making copies of the Mannerist works in the chateau of Fontainebleau He then studied for a period in the studio of Simon Vouet Mignard left for Rome in 1635 where he would stay about 22 years It is because of his long residence in Rome that he got the nickname Mignard le Romaine 1 In Rome he painted religious commissions He was particularly known for his many images of the Madonna and Child They were so popular that they were referred to as Mignardises He also painted altarpieces Compatriot Nicolas Poussin hired Mignard to make copies of his works He was also active as a reproductive engraver making copies after Annibale Carracci Mignard also developed his lifelong interest in portraiture at this time and he painted portraits of subsequent popes cardinals and prominent members of the Italian nobility He also travelled to Northern Italy where he visited Bologna Parma Mantua Florence and Venice 4 Portrait of Louise de Kerouaille Duchess of Portsmouth His reputation was such that he was summoned to Paris in 1657 probably by Cardinal Mazarin He travelled back via Avignon where his brother Nicolas worked Here he met the dramatist Moliere who became a close friend and of whom he painted several portraits In Paris he became a popular portrait painter He found favor with king Louis XIV who sat for many portraits Mignard became a rival of the leading French painter of that time and first painter to the King Charles Le Brun 1 He declined to enter the academy of which Le Brun was the head Mignard also opposed the authority of the academy His brother Nicolas and his nephew Paul who was his pupil chose the side of Le Brun against Pierre which led to a break in the relationship 5 With the death of Le Brun in 1690 the situation changed Mignard succeeded to all the posts held by his opponent He died in 1695 at Paris as he was about to begin work on the cupola of Les Invalides 1 Work EditMignard was mainly active as a portrait painter He also produced mythological and religious scenes Soon after his return to Paris Mignard was able to attract the patronage of important personalities who commissioned portraits of him His sitters included Turenne Moliere Bossuet Maintenon in the Louvre La Valliere Sevigne Montespan Descartes in Castle Howard He was thus one of the most successful portrait painters of his time although according to some art historians also the most boring one 6 Ecce homo 1690 Many of compositions were engraved by Gerard Audran Pieter van Schuppen Robert Nanteuil Gerard Edelinck Antoine Masson Francois de Poilly and others 7 There is a good selection of works by Pierre Nicolas and Pierre II in Avignon at the Musee Calvet The Courtauld Institute of Art London Harvard University Art Museums the Hermitage Museum the Honolulu Museum of Art Kunst Indeks Danmark the Louvre Musee d Art et d Histoire Geneva Musee des Augustins Toulouse France Musee Ingres Montauban France Museo Lombardi Parma Italy the Museum of Fine Arts Houston the National Gallery London the National Portrait Gallery London the North Carolina Museum of Art the Portland Art Museum and Versailles are among the public collections holding works by Pierre Mignard citation needed See also EditFrench Baroque and Classicism List of paintings by Pierre MignardNotes Edit a b c d Lada Nikolenko Mignard Grove Art Online Oxford Art Online Oxford University Press Web 25 May 2017 Albert Babeau Nicolas Mignard sa vie et ses oeuvres in Annuaire administratif et statistique du departement de l Aube publie sous les auspices et la direction de la Societe d agriculture sciences arts et belles lettres du departement Societe academique de l Aube 1895 p 113 124 in French Union List of Artist Names Results List Getty Research www getty edu Retrieved Jan 14 2023 Artist Info www nga gov Retrieved Jan 14 2023 Andre Fontaine Documents sur Pierre Mignard Paul Mignard et Charles Le Brun in Archives de l art francais recueil de documents inedits publies par la Societe de l histoire de l art francais J Schemit 1907 p 311 318 in French Anthony Blunt The Burlington Magazine Vol 121 No 918 Sep 1979 pp 603 605 607 Collection British Museum Retrieved Jan 14 2023 External links Edit Media related to Pierre Mignard at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pierre Mignard amp oldid 1133577031, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
