Etienne Chevalier With St. Stephen (panel of the Melun Diptych)

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"Etienne Chevalier With St. Stephen" is one of the two panels of the renowned Melun Diptych, a masterpiece of early French Renaissance art created by the celebrated painter Jean Fouquet around 1452-1455. The diptych, originally commissioned for the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame in Melun, France, is a striking example of Fouquet's skill in combining meticulous detail with a sophisticated use of color and composition.

The left panel of the diptych, "Etienne Chevalier With St. Stephen," depicts Etienne Chevalier, the treasurer to King Charles VII of France, kneeling in prayer. Chevalier is presented with a solemn and devout expression, his hands clasped in reverence. He is accompanied by his patron saint, St. Stephen, who is easily identifiable by the stones on his head, symbolizing his martyrdom by stoning. St. Stephen stands beside Chevalier, his hand resting gently on the treasurer's shoulder, signifying his protective and intercessory role.

Jean Fouquet's work is distinguished by its exquisite attention to detail and the realistic portrayal of textures and materials, from the luxurious fabrics of Chevalier's attire to the intricate rendering of St. Stephen's robes. The background of the panel is a testament to Fouquet's mastery of perspective, featuring a meticulously painted architectural setting that enhances the sense of depth and space.

The Melun Diptych is notable not only for its artistic excellence but also for its historical significance. It provides valuable insights into the religious and cultural milieu of 15th-century France, as well as the personal piety and status of its patron, Etienne Chevalier. Today, the two panels of the diptych are separated; "Etienne Chevalier With St. Stephen" is housed in the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, while the right panel, "Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels," resides in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. The Melun Diptych remains a celebrated example of Jean Fouquet's contribution to the development of French Renaissance art.

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