Artist. Born in Les Andelys, Normandy. He spent a large part of his life in Rome, producing many paintings with an historical theme, such as 'The Adoration of the Golden Calf'.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Artist. Born in Les Andelys, Normandy. He spent a large part of his life in Rome, producing many paintings with an historical theme, such as 'The Adoration of the Golden Calf'.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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