Caron, Antoine

1521–1599

Nationality: France

Born: 1521, Beauvais

Died: 1599, Paris

Gender: male

Movements

School of Fontainebleau

Occupations

painter

glass artist

illustrator

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Biography

Known for his elongated forms, gaudy colors, and strange architecture and space; one of the few French painters of his era to have a distinctive style; his work reflects the unstable atmosphere of the Valois court during the Wars of Religion (1560-1598). Comment on works: history

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Notable Works

Christ and the woman taken in adultery

Artworks

4 artworks

Diana with Attributes of the Hunt

16th century

A Saint Addressing Figures from the Steps of a Temple

1521–1599

The Two Statues from a set of the Story of Artemesia

early 17th century

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