Georges de la Tour Exhibition at Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris
The Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to the 17th-century French Baroque painter Georges de la Tour. The show, titled 'From Shadow to Light,' explores the artist's mastery of chiaroscuro and tenebrism through his religious and genre paintings. The museum itself, a historic mansion built between 1869-1875 on Boulevard Haussmann, houses the private collection of Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart, featuring Italian Renaissance works and other European art. The exhibition presents de la Tour's works, including pieces like 'St Peter Repentent' and 'The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs,' highlighting his influence from Caravaggism and his role as 'First Painter to the King' under Louis XIII.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'From Shadow to Light' focuses on Georges de la Tour's use of light and shadow in Baroque painting.
- Musée Jacquemart-André is a private museum located at 158 Boulevard Haussmann in Paris's 8th arrondissement.
- The museum building was constructed from 1869 to 1875 by architect Henri Parent for collectors Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart.
- Georges de la Tour was appointed 'First Painter to the King' by Louis XIII and painted for patrons like Cardinal Richelieu.
- The museum's collection includes works by Italian artists such as Sandro Botticelli, Giovanni Bellini, and Andrea Mantegna.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Musée Jacquemart-André
- Institut de France
- Kimbell Art Museum
Locations
- Paris
- Vic-sur-Seille
- Lorraine
- Fort Worth