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Jean Perréal

Jean Perréal (1450–1530) was a French illuminator, painter and architect.

Also recorded as Jean de Paris; Jean de Paris Perréal; Master of Charles VIII Perréal; Jean De Paris Perreal; Jean Pereal; Johannes Perréal.

Jean Perréal in brief

Born
1450
Died
1530
Known for
illuminator, painter, architect and draftsperson
Place of birth
Lyon
Contents

Overview

Born at Lyon in 1450, died at Paris in 1530.

In detail

the recorded working language is Middle French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Lyon. Positions recorded include court painter.

Works named in the authority record are Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany.

Work by Jean Perréal is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Musée Dobrée, National Gallery of Ireland, Musée des Arts Décoratifs and Uffizi Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean Perréal”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1381434: Jean Perréal

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