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Jacques Courtois

County of Burgundy1621–1676

Portrait of Jacques Courtois

About

Jacques Courtois or Giacomo Cortese, called il Borgognone or le Bourguignon was a Franche-Comtois–Italian painter, draughtsman, and etcher. He was mainly active in Rome and Florence and became known as the leading battle painter of his age. He also created history paintings and portraits. He became a Jesuit later in life while continuing to paint.

Notable works

Works in the collection

13 works

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Jacques Courtois — works and where to see them · Arcz