Guillaume Courtois

Guillaume Courtois, known as Guglielmo Cortese or Il Borgognone, born January 20, 1626 in Saint-Hippolyte, died June 15, 1679, was a painter from Franche-Comté. Most of his career took place in Rome. He enjoys the protection of Pope Alexander VII and Prince Borghese, who commission many works from him. His capital works are at the Saint-André church, at the Quirinal palace in Monte-Cavallo, at the basilica of San Marco Evangelista al Campidoglio. He painted The Battle of Joshua in the gallery of the Quirinal Palace, the Crucifixion of Saint Andrew in the Saint-André du Quirinal church, various works for the Jesuits, sometimes in collaboration with his brother. Art Institute of Chicago. Public domain. Enhanced by hand for an incredibly close rendering of an original drawing. You will be able to perceive the intensity and the material effect of blacks, whites, colors. Ships within 2-3 days.