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Sophonisba Receiving the Poisoned Chalice

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Written by: William OrtegaEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 969921
Simon Vouet

Sophonisba Receiving the Poisoned Chalice

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byHessen Kassel Heritage
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Artist / MakerSimon Vouet
Date1623
Mediumoil paint
Genrehistory painting
TypePainting
CollectionHessen Kassel Heritage
LocationGemäldegalerie Alte Meister
About the Artist

BiographySimon Vouet (1590–1649) — French painter (1590-1649).Simon Vouet worked as painter, draftsperson, architectural drafter and visual artist and is associated with France. Their documented life spans the years 1590 to 1649; born and died in Paris. Their work is linked to Baroque painting.Disciplinespainter, draftsperson, architectural drafter, visual artistBorn1590, ParisDied1649, ParisNationalityFranceMovementBaroque paintingSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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