Simon Vouet (1590-1649) – French painter

Simon Vouet was a French painter who came to Rome around 1614. He found great success there and became the prominent figure in the group of French painters in the area. As a man with close ties to several noble families and a friend of Cavalier Marin and the Barberinis, his prestige was such that … Continue reading Simon Vouet (1590-1649) – French painter