Jean-Joseph Dassy facts for kids

Jean-Joseph Dassy was a French artist. He was a talented painter who created historical scenes and portraits. He also worked as a lithographer, which is a way of making prints.

Jean-Joseph Dassy was born in Marseille, France, on December 27, 1791. He passed away in the same city on July 27, 1865.

He learned to paint from a famous artist named Girodet-Trioson. Dassy started showing his paintings at the Paris Salon in 1819. This was a very important art show in Paris. You can find some of his paintings at the famous Palace of Versailles. These include 'The Battle of Saucourt' and 'Charibert.'

About Jean-Joseph Dassy

Jean-Joseph Dassy was born in Marseille in 1791. His father worked as a mason, building things with stone. Jean-Joseph was one of several children in his family.

He first studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts in Marseille. His teachers there were Goubaud and Aubert. Later, in 1817, he moved to Paris. There, he became one of the best students of Girodet-Trioson.

Jean-Joseph Dassy's Artworks

Jean-Joseph Dassy painted many different kinds of pictures. He was known for his historical scenes and religious paintings.

Historical Paintings

Dassy created many paintings that showed important moments from history. These paintings often featured kings, dukes, and battles.

• Historical scenes by Jean-Joseph Dassy
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  Louis François Perrin, Earl of Précy (1742-1820), General at Vendée, 1827. This painting shows a general from a historical conflict.

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  Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, at the Siege of Antioch, 1850. This artwork captures a moment from a famous siege.

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  Caribert, Frankish king of Paris and western Gaul (died in 567), 1837. This portrait shows an ancient Frankish king.

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  Louis I the Pious (778-840), Emperor of the West, 1837. This painting depicts a powerful emperor from history.

Some of Dassy's historical paintings are displayed in famous museums and palaces.

Paintings at Versailles

The National Museum of the Castles of Versailles and Trianon has some of Dassy's works. These include:

• Caribert, Frankish King of Paris and Western Gaul (died in 567)
• Louis I the Pious (778-840), Emperor of the West

In the Hall of the Crusades at Versailles, you can see his painting:

• Combat of Robert, Duke of Normandy, with a Saracen Warrior

Other Museum Collections

The Museum of Art and History of Cholet also has one of his paintings:

• General Précy, painted in 1829. This painting was given to the museum by the National Museum of the Castles of Versailles and Trianon in 1914.

Religious Paintings

Jean-Joseph Dassy also painted many scenes from religious stories. These paintings often showed important figures and events from the Bible.

• Religious scenes by Jean-Joseph Dassy
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  Martyrdom of St. Lazarus (St. Lazarus Church, Marseille). This painting shows a moment of great sacrifice.

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  Apostolate of St. Lazarus (St. Lazarus Church, Marseille). This artwork depicts St. Lazarus spreading his teachings.

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  Resurrection of St. Lazarus (St. Lazarus Church, Marseille). This painting illustrates a famous miracle.

Many of his religious works can be found in churches, like the St. Lazarus Church in Marseille.