- Home
- Print on canvas
- Francisque Millet
- Landscape
Preview
Send
Share
Details
Download
Similars
X-Ray
DiaporamaLandscape
1660
93.0 x 145.0 cm
Museo de Arte de Ponce
Read More
Giclée / Art Print
Museum-quality giclée or canvas print with fast production and flexible finish options. (
Switch to hand made Painting Switch to Image)
Pick from our preset sizes that match the artwork's original proportions.
You may enter your own dimensions to fit a specific frame or space. If your selected size does not match the original image's proportions, we will either crop the artwork or extend the image with a mirrored or solid-fill edge. A digital mockup will be sent for your approval before production begins.
Please note that the on-screen preview does not reflect the actual cropping or extension. Only the mockup will accurately show the final composition.
While custom sizes are available, we recommend selecting a dimension from the predefined list to preserve the original proportions.
Worldwide Delivery () in 2 weeks instead of standard 4/5 weeks. (29 July)
Free Worldwide Express Shipping
High-Quality Linen Canvas
Full Shipping Insurance
Customs Tax Refund Guarantee
True Color Matching Guarantee
60-Day Return Policy (Defects Only)
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Bulk Discount Offer
Glass option is only available in size under 110 CM
Landscape
Giclée / Art Print
Reproduction Size
-
Total Price
$ 65
Related Artworks
Artist Biography
Francisque Millet: Life and Legacy
Early Life and Training
- Born in Antwerp, Belgium in 1642, Francisque Millet (also known as Jean-François Milée) was the son of a French ivory worker who had settled in the region.
- He began his artistic training with Laurentius Frank, a cousin of Abraham Genoels.
- Remarkable Talent: Genoels noted Millet’s extraordinary ability to copy artworks quickly and accurately from memory, without needing to constantly refer to the original.
- At the age of eighteen, he married his master's daughter, solidifying his position within the artistic community.
Artistic Development and Influences
- Italianate Landscapes: Millet specialized in Italianate landscapes populated with figures, a style heavily influenced by Nicolas Poussin and his brother-in-law, Gaspard Dughet.
- His work often depicted serene scenes inspired by the Roman countryside, featuring classical architecture, lush vegetation, and pastoral figures.
- Travels and Exposure: He traveled extensively throughout France, England, and Holland, gaining exposure to different artistic styles and patrons. However, he was known for spending beyond his means.
Major Works and Style
- Millet produced a substantial body of work including landscapes with religious themes like “Landscape with Christ and His Disciples” as well as mythological scenes such as "Mercury and Battus".
- Characteristic Features: His paintings are characterized by their balanced compositions, atmospheric perspective, and meticulous attention to detail.
- He skillfully integrated figures into his landscapes, creating harmonious and visually appealing scenes.
- Examples of notable works include “Imaginary Landscape”, “Italian Scene With A Shrine” and "Classical Landscape".
Later Life and Death
- Millet’s life was tragically cut short in 1679 at the age of 36.
- Sudden Illness: He succumbed to a sudden high fever that led to insanity, and he died shortly thereafter.
- He was buried in the St Nicolas-des-Champs church in Paris.
Family Legacy and Historical Significance
- Jean-François Millet II: His son, also named Jean François Millet (1666–1723), followed in his father’s footsteps and became a member of the Academy of Painting in 1709.
- The younger Millet consulted artists like Watteau to enhance the figures within his landscapes.
- Influence on Later Artists: While overshadowed by later artists with the same name, Francisque Millet’s work paved the way for subsequent generations of landscape painters.
- Mark Twain even drew inspiration from Millet's life (and the confusion surrounding his name) to write the farcical play “Is He Dead?”.
- Millet’s contribution lies in his skillful execution of Italianate landscapes and his ability to blend classical influences with Baroque sensibilities.
Francisque Millet
1642 - 1679 , Belgium
Quick Facts
- Birth Date: 1642-04-27
- Birth Place: Antwerp, Belgium
- Death Date: 1679-06-03
- Influenced:
- Jean-François Millet II
- Jean Coustel
- Influenced By: Nicolas Poussin, Gaspard Dughet
- Movement: Baroque
- Name: Francisque Millet
- Nationality: Flemish-French
- Notable Works:
- Landscape with Christ and His Disciples
- Imaginary Landscape
- Mountain Landscape With Lightning
