Simon Vouet

French painter (1590-1649)
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Simon Vouet

Summary

Simon Vouet is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on January 9, 1590[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on June 30, 1649[5]. He worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], architectural draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 40 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Simon Vouet was born in Paris[2].
  • Simon Vouet passed away in Paris[4].
  • Simon Vouet was born on January 9, 1590[3].
  • Simon Vouet was born on January 8, 1590[11].
  • Simon Vouet died on June 30, 1649[5].
  • Among Simon Vouet's spouses was Virginia Vezzi[12].
  • Simon Vouet held citizenship in France[13].
  • Simon Vouet worked as a painter[6].
  • Simon Vouet's professions included draftsperson[7].
  • Simon Vouet worked as an architectural draftsperson[8].
  • Simon Vouet worked as a visual artist[9].
  • Simon Vouet's field of work was painting[14].
  • Simon Vouet's field of work was portrait painting[15].
  • Simon Vouet held the position of Premier peintre du Roi[16].
  • A notable student of Simon Vouet was Charles Le Brun[17].
  • A notable student of Simon Vouet was Louis Lerambert[18].
  • A notable student of Simon Vouet was Pierre Mignard I[19].
  • A notable student of Simon Vouet was Nicolas Mignard[20].
  • A notable student of Simon Vouet was Nicolas Chaperon[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Simon Vouet is Louis XIII[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Simon Vouet is The Presentation in the Temple[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Simon Vouet is Mary Magdalene[24].
  • Simon Vouet was a member of Accademia di San Luca[25].
  • Simon Vouet is recorded as male[26].
  • Simon Vouet's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Simon Vouet's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 9, 1590[3] and January 8, 1590[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], architectural draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9]. Fields of work include painting[14], a method[28] and portrait painting[15], a genre of painting[29]. Simon Vouet held the position of Premier peintre du Roi[16]. Notable students include Charles Le Brun[17], a painter[30], 1619–1690[31], of France[32], specialised in painting[33]; Louis Lerambert[18], a sculptor[34], 1620–1670[35], of France[36]; Pierre Mignard I[19], a painter[37], 1612–1695[38], of France[39]; Nicolas Mignard[20], a painter[40], 1606–1668[41], of France[42]; and Nicolas Chaperon[21], a painter[43], 1612–1656[44], of France[45].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Louis XIII[22], a painting[46], founded in 1700[47]; The Presentation in the Temple[23], a painting[48], founded in 1640[49]; and Mary Magdalene[24], a painting[50], founded in 1614[51].

Personal Life

Simon Vouet was married to Virginia Vezzi[12].

Death and Burial

Simon Vouet died on June 30, 1649[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Simon Vouet has Wikipedia articles in 40 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Simon Vouet born?

Simon Vouet's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Simon Vouet die?

Simon Vouet passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Simon Vouet married to?

Simon Vouet's spouses include Virginia Vezzi[12].

What did Simon Vouet do for work?

Simon Vouet worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], architectural draftsperson[8], and visual artist[9].

References

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  1. [2] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . National Gallery of Art - Collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . getty.edu. getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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