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Israel Silvestre

Israel Silvestre (1621–1691) was a French painter, engraver and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Israel, the younger Silvestre; Israél, the younger Silvestre; Israel Siluestre; Israel Sylvestre; Israël, le jeune Silvestre; Israël Silvestre.

Israel Silvestre in brief

Born
1621
Died
1691
Known for
painter, engraver, draftsperson, etcher, art collector, publisher and artist
Place of birth
Nancy
Contents

Overview

Born at Nancy in 1621, died at Paris in 1691.

In detail

the recorded working language is French and Latin.

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

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

Work by Israel Silvestre is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery and National Gallery of Canada.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Israel Silvestre”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q358612: Israel Silvestre

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