Henri Testelin

Henri Testelin (1616–1695) was a French painter, theorist and etcher.

Also recorded as Henry Testelin; Henri Tettelin.

Henri Testelin in brief

Born
1616
Died
1695
Known for
painter, theorist, etcher, art historian and artist
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Born at Paris in 1616, died at The Hague in 1695.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris and The Hague. Positions recorded include court painter. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Work by Henri Testelin is recorded in the collections of Musée de l'Histoire de France, Palace of Versailles, Musée Fabre and Marble House.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Henri Testelin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3086677: Henri Testelin

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