Lubin Baugin facts for kids
Lubin Baugin (born around 1612 – died July 11, 1663) was a French painter. He is known for a small number of still life paintings. He also created many religious and mythological artworks.
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Lubin Baugin's Life and Training
Lubin Baugin was born in Pithiviers, France. His family was quite well-off. We don't know who taught him, but he received his art training between 1622 and 1628. In 1629, he became a master painter in the guild of St.-Germaine-des-Prés.
His earliest paintings that we still have today are still lifes. Around 1632 or 1633, he traveled to Italy. He settled in Rome for a while. After 1641, he worked in Paris, where he passed away in 1663.
What Kind of Art Did Baugin Make?
Most of Baugin's surviving paintings show religious scenes. These often include small pictures of the Virgin and Child or the Holy Family. We don't know of any portraits painted by him that are still around today. None of his artworks have dates on them.
The Mystery of His Painting Styles
Art experts have noticed something very interesting about Baugin's work. His still life paintings look very different from his religious ones. His still lifes are carefully planned and follow strict rules. They are also signed by him.
However, his religious and mythological paintings are more decorative. They are not signed. This difference in style is a big puzzle for art historians. Some even wondered if there were two different painters named Lubin Baugin!
His Famous Still Life Paintings
We know for sure that four still life paintings were made by Baugin. These are Still life with Apricots, Still life with Candlestick, Still life with Chessboard (also called The Five Senses), and Still life with Water Wafers. He finished all of these before he was 20 years old.
An art writer named Trevor Winkfield called Baugin "one of the most creative French still life painters." He noted that the Still life with Chessboard has an unusual angle. This makes the objects look a bit strange, almost like they are in a dream.
His Religious and Historical Art
Unlike his very precise still lifes, Baugin's religious and historical paintings are more flowing and graceful. They show the influence of famous Italian painters like Raphael and Parmigianino.
Baugin often painted different versions of the same scene. He would use different techniques for each one. For example, one painting might be thinly done with bold colors. Another might use shiny, enamel-like layers of paint.
See also
In Spanish: Lubin Baugin para niños
