LESYUER Eustache

(1617-1655)
Born in Paris on November 18, 1617. He studied at the St. Vouet, has been influenced by Nicolas Poussin. In the works Lesyuera calm and soft treatment of religious subjects close meditativeness St.. Francis de Sales, his work remained unaffected prevailed at the time the Baroque. The artist had never been to Rome, but his works such as Jesus in the house of Martha and Mary, or a series of paintings for the History of the Amur River Hotel Lambert (1640-e, now - in the Louvre) show an enthusiasm for creativity Raphael. Especially known for his series The Life of St.. Bruno of 22 canvases painted for the Carthusian monastery in Paris (1645-1649, now in the Louvre). Lesyuer died in Paris on April 30, 1655.
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