Fine Art
Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet

French, 1590–1649

Simon Vouet (1590–1649) was a French painter who gained recognition in Italy before being called to France by Louis XIII to serve as chief painter to the king. He and his workshop produced religious and mythological scenes, portraits, frescoes, tapestries, and large decorative projects for royal and wealthy patrons, including Cardinal Richelieu. Vouet played a key role in bringing the Italian Baroque style to France and was highly influential in Paris during his career. He was also known for his skill in drawing and held the position of president at the Accademia di San Luca in Rome.

Sources: Wikipedia (en): Simon Vouet · Wikidata Q317920

48 artworks

Portrait of King Louis XIII by Simon Vouet, showcasing the monarch in rich fabrics and a contemplative pose.

Portrait of Louis XIII

Simon Vouet

A painting of Saint Peter by Simon Vouet, depicting his moment of reflection and humility.

Saint Peter

Simon Vouet

A striking portrait of a bearded man holding a staff, showcasing Simon Vouet's Baroque style.

A Bearded Man with a Staff

Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet's painting depicts the Muse of Music surrounded by two genii, one holding a trumpet.

Die Muse der Musik mit zwei Genien, deren einer eine Trompete trägt

Simon Vouet

A depiction of Saint Paul seated, holding a letter, with a sword at his side, illuminated by dramatic light.

Saint Paul

Simon Vouet

Euterpe, the Muse of Music and Lyric Poetry, depicted with a flute and serene expression.

Euterpe, The Muse Of Music And Lyric Poetry

Simon Vouet

Saint Jerome listens to an angel, capturing a moment of divine inspiration.

Saint Jerome and the Angel

Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet's Saint Sebastian depicts the martyr bound to a tree, pierced by arrows, with a serene expression.

Saint Sebastian

Simon Vouet

A depiction of divine figures in a celestial assembly.

Assembly Of The Gods

Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet's 'Madonna and Child' depicts a tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ.

Madonna and Child

Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet's 'Holy Family' depicts the Virgin Mary with the infant Christ and Joseph in a moment of intimate domesticity.

Holy Family

Simon Vouet

Creusa carries the household gods of Troy through the burning city, showcasing her courage amidst chaos.

Creusa Carrying the Gods of Troy

Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet's painting 'Allegory' features rich colors and intricate figures.

Allegory

Simon Vouet

This painting depicts an angel holding a vessel and towel for Pontius Pilate's handwashing.

Angels with Attributes of the Passion; Angel Holding the Vessel and Towel for Washing the Hands of Pontius Pilate

Simon Vouet

Angels Bearing the Column of the Passion by Simon Vouet depicts a dramatic religious scene.

Angels Bearing the Column of the Passion

Simon Vouet

A historical painting depicting Artemisia building the Mausoleum.

Artemisia Building the Mausolaeum

Simon Vouet

Portrait of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu by Simon Vouet.

Portrait of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu

Simon Vouet

A woman playing a guitar, captured in a moment of music-making.

Woman Playing a Guitar

Simon Vouet

This painting depicts angels holding symbols of the Passion of Christ.

Angels with Attributes of the Passion, the Superscription from the Cross

Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet's 'Venus and Adonis' depicts the tragic moment of love and loss.

Venus and Adonis

Simon Vouet

Saint Peter visits Saint Agatha in prison, offering her comfort and healing.

Saint Peter Visiting Saint Agatha In Prison

Simon Vouet

Portrait of Virginia da Vezzo as Mary Magdalene by Simon Vouet.

Virginia da Vezzo, the Artist’s Wife, as the Magdalen

Simon Vouet

David stands triumphantly holding Goliath's severed head in this dramatic Baroque painting by Simon Vouet.

David with the Head of Goliath

Simon Vouet

The Entombment by Simon Vouet depicts Christ's burial with a focus on the grief of his followers.

The Entombment

Simon Vouet

The Four Seasons by Simon Vouet depicts four elegant female figures representing Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

The Four Seasons

Simon Vouet

The Toilette of Venus depicts the goddess Venus at her dressing table, surrounded by attendants.

The Toilette of Venus

Simon Vouet

A depiction of St. Louis IX ascending to heaven, surrounded by angels, in a dramatic Baroque style.

St. Louis in Glory

Simon Vouet

Simon Vouet's painting of Saint Cecilia captures her divine inspiration at the organ.

Saint Cecilia

Simon Vouet

Saint Mary Magdalen by Simon Vouet depicts a moment of private revelation with emotional intensity.

Saint Mary Magdalen

Simon Vouet

Two women engaged in a silent conversation, showcasing the psychological interplay through their gazes and gestures.

Two women

Simon Vouet

Portrait of a young woman by Simon Vouet, paper

Jonge vrouw (Chariclea?)

Simon Vouet

Engeltje bij het been van de H. Rochus by Simon Vouet, paper, features an angel with a playful expression.

Engeltje bij het been van de H. Rochus

Simon Vouet

Seated angel with a lute, paper by Simon Vouet

Zittende luitspelende engel

Simon Vouet

Saint Roch with a dog and angel, paper by Simon Vouet

De H. Rochus met hond en engeltje

Simon Vouet

Two seated women in soft tones, paper by Simon Vouet

Twee vrouwenfiguren, zittend naar rechts

Simon Vouet

Study of a bending young woman by Simon Vouet, paper medium

Studie van een buigende jonge vrouw

Simon Vouet

Seated faun in contemplation, paper work by Simon Vouet

Vluchtige opzet voor een zittende faun

Simon Vouet

Faun of Sater, zittend naar rechts, paper by Simon Vouet

Faun of sater, zittend naar rechts

Simon Vouet

Aurora by Simon Vouet, paper medium, featuring a mythological figure draped in flowing robes at dawn.

Aurora

Simon Vouet

Drawing by Simon Vouet of a young man leaning against a table, paper

Jongeman (Theagenes?), leunend tegen een tafel

Simon Vouet

A man with a raised arm stands behind a stone parapet, embodying tension and anticipation.

Man with Raised Arm Behind a Parapet

Simon Vouet

Figurative depiction of a girl lifting her skirt, paper medium by Simon Vouet

Staand meisje dat haar rok optilt

Simon Vouet

Model for Altarpiece in St. Peter’s by Simon Vouet, showcasing a dramatic biblical scene.

Model for Altarpiece in St. Peter’s

Simon Vouet

A reclining model depicted in soft light, showcasing the contours of her body.

Reclining Model

Simon Vouet

A young woman interacts with a putto in a tender moment, showcasing Simon Vouet's unique style.

Study of a Female Figure with a Putto

Simon Vouet

A study of a male nude by Simon Vouet, showcasing the artist's exploration of form and light.

Study of a Male Nude

Simon Vouet

Two crouching nude male figures captured in a moment of tense stillness.

Two Crouching Nude Male Figures

Simon Vouet

Portrait of a man in profile, turned to the left by Simon Vouet.

Portrait of a man in profile, turned to the left

Simon Vouet