Gérard Douffet
Gérard Douffet (1594–1660) was a painter and draftsperson.
Also recorded as Gerard D'Ouffet; Gerard Douffeit; Gérard Duffait; Gerhardus Duffeit; Gerard Doufeet; Gerard Duffait.
Gérard Douffet in brief
- Born
- 1594
- Died
- 1660
- Known for
- painter and draftsperson
- Place of birth
- Liège
Overview
Born at Liège in 1594, died at Liège in 1660.
In detail
training under Jean Taulier is recorded. Bertholet Flémal, Jean-Gilles Delcour and Gérard Goswin are recorded as having studied under Gérard Douffet. the recorded working language is French.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history, religious and portrait. The authority associates the name with Caravaggisti and École liégeoise de peinture. Peter Paul Rubens and Caravaggio are recorded as an influence.
Residence is recorded at Antwerp and Rome.
Work by Gérard Douffet is recorded in the collections of Bavarian State Painting Collections, Nantes Museum of Arts, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille and Speed Art Museum.
Sources
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1761426: Gérard Douffet
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