Gilles Rousselet

Gilles Rousselet (1610–1686) was a French printmaker, engraver and artist.

Also recorded as Aegidius Rousselet; Ægidius Rousselet; Edigious Rousselet.

Gilles Rousselet in brief

Born
1610
Died
1686
Known for
printmaker, engraver, artist, designer, illustrator and bookseller
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1610, died at Paris in 1686.

In detail

the recorded working language is French and Latin.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, copper engraving technique and book illustration.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Work by Gilles Rousselet is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, Musée de la civilisation and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gilles Rousselet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4400395: Gilles Rousselet

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