Antoine Coypel

Antoine Coypel was a French painter, pastellist, engraver, decorative designer and draughtsman. He became court painter first to Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, and later to King Louis XV. He became director of the Académie Royale. He was given the title of Garde des tableaux et dessins du roi, a function which combined the role of director and curator of the king's art collection. He was raised to the nobility by the French king. He is known for his history paintings, biblical, mythological and allegorical works, portraits and genre scenes.

Occupation

painter, printmaker, draftsperson

Position held

Premier peintre du Roi

Citizenship

France

Born

April 11, 1661

Died

January 7, 1722