Nicolas Vleughels

Nicolas Vleughels was a French painter, art dealer and artist (1668–1737). He was born at Paris and died at Rome.

Also recorded as Nicolas Vleugels; Nicolas Vleughel; N. Vleughels; Nicolas Wleughels; Nicolas Le Veugle; Le Chevalier Vleugel ou Veugles.

Nicolas Vleughels in brief

Born
1668
Died
1737
Known for
painter, art dealer and artist
Place of birth
Paris
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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Nicolas Vleugels, Nicolas Vleughel, N. Vleughels, Nicolas Wleughels and Nicolas Le Veugle. His recorded language was French.

He was the child of Philippe Vleughels. He married Marie-Therese Gosset.

Formation and teaching

He trained under Pierre Mignard I. His recorded influences include Paolo Veronese.

As a teacher, Nicolas Vleughels is recorded in connection with Étienne Jeaurat and Pierre Subleyras. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

Recorded position is director. He belonged to Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture and Order of Saint Michael. He worked at Paris, Rome, Venice and Quartier Saint-Victor.

Recognition and collections

Nicolas Vleughels received Second Great Prize of Rome. Work by Nicolas Vleughels is held by Nationalmuseum, Auckland Art Gallery, Fitzwilliam Museum and Slovak National Gallery.

Identity

Nicolas Vleughels is recorded as having received Second Great Prize of Rome. Nicolas Vleughels is recorded as painter, art dealer and artist. Nicolas Vleughels is recorded with the citizenship of France.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Nicolas Vleughels may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Nicolas Vleughels is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q3340864.

In detail

training under Pierre Mignard I is recorded. Étienne Jeaurat and Pierre Subleyras are recorded as having studied under Nicolas Vleughels. the recorded working language is French.

Paolo Veronese is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris, Rome and Venice. Residence is recorded at Quartier Saint-Victor. Positions recorded include director. Membership is recorded of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture and Order of Saint Michael.

Work by Nicolas Vleughels is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Auckland Art Gallery, Fitzwilliam Museum, Slovak National Gallery and Netherlands Open Air Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Second Great Prize of Rome.

Chronology

  1. 1668Nicolas Vleughels born at Paris.
  2. 1668Nicolas Vleughels was born in 1668 at Paris.
  3. 1737Nicolas Vleughels died at Rome.
  4. 1737Nicolas Vleughels died in 1737 at Rome.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Nicolas Vleughels”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3340864: Nicolas Vleughels

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