Jean de Courbes facts for kids
Jean de Courbes (born in 1592, died in 1641) was a talented artist from France. He was an engraver, which means he created pictures by carving designs into metal plates. Even though he was French, he spent a lot of his working life in Spain, where he became quite well-known for his detailed prints.
Who Was Jean de Courbes?
Jean de Courbes was born in France in 1592. We don't know much about his early life or where he learned his art. However, he later moved to Spain and became an active artist there. This was a common practice for artists back then, as they would travel to find work and patrons (people who supported their art).
His Engravings and Art
As an engraver, Jean de Courbes made many different types of prints. These often included portraits of important people, like kings, queens, or famous writers. He also created engravings for books, which helped to illustrate stories or provide maps and diagrams. His work was very detailed and showed great skill. Engravings were an important way to share images and information before photography existed.
Images for kids
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Portrait of Sir Philip Sidney
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An engraving by Jean de Courbes
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King Philip IV and Queen Isabel, engraved by Courbes in 1622
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Portrait of Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke
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Portrait of the writer Góngora
See also
In Spanish: Juan de Courbes para niños
