Nicolas Mignard
Nicolas Mignard | |
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Self-portrait, Calvet Museum | |
| Born | February 7, 1606 |
| Died | March 20, 1668 (aged 62) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Other names | Mignard d’Avignon |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Marguerite d'Avril |
| Children | 2, including Paul and Pierre II |
| Family | Pierre Mignard (brother) |
Nicolas Mignard (French pronunciation: [nikɔla miɲaʁ]), also known as Mignard d’Avignon, (7 February 1606 (baptised) – 20 March 1668) was a French painter known for his religious and mythological scenes and portraits. He spent most of his active life in Avignon creating religious and mythological paintings for religious institutions and stately homes but ended his career as court painter in Paris.