Mellin de Saint-Gelais (1495-1558), c.1555

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'''Mellin de Saint-Gelais (1495-1558), c.1555 by (studio of) Clouet''' is a Renaissance portrait that is attributed to the workshop of the French painter François Clouet. The painting is believed to depict the French poet Mellin de Saint-Gelais, who was a prominent literary figure at the court of King Francis I of France. Saint-Gelais was known for his sonnets, odes, and translations of classical works, and he played a significant role in the introduction of Italian Renaissance poetry to France.

The portrait, dated circa 1555, captures Mellin de Saint-Gelais in the later years of his life. It is executed in the Northern Renaissance style, which is characterized by its attention to detail and emphasis on realism. The work is indicative of the cultural exchanges between France and Italy during the Renaissance, as it reflects the influence of Italian portraiture on French art.

While the painting is attributed to the studio of Clouet, it is not certain whether François Clouet himself painted it or if it was produced by one of his assistants. Clouet was the court painter to King Francis I and later to his son Henry II, and his studio was responsible for many of the era's most significant portraits. The attribution to Clouet's studio suggests that the painting was created within the artistic environment he fostered and under his influence, if not directly by his hand.

The portrait of Mellin de Saint-Gelais is an important work for its representation of a key figure in French Renaissance literature and for its association with the influential Clouet workshop. It serves as a valuable historical document that provides insight into the cultural and artistic milieu of 16th-century France.

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