Daniel Saint, 1778 – 1847

Daniel Saint: De 5 beroemdste schilderijen

Portrait de Mme Savary, duchesse de Rovigo (1840) is het beroemdste schilderij van Daniel Saint. Portrait of the duchess of berry en Unknown Man zijn de volgende twee werken die de wereld het beste kent. Van de 7 werken van Daniel Saint in onze catalogus zijn dit de 5 meest bekeken werken door verzamelaars en museumbezoekers, inclusief het jaar, het museum en het verhaal achter elk werk.

Gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore, die de zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen voor elk werk combineert. Bijgewerkt in november 2026. Elk meesterwerk op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting.

Portret van Daniel Saint
Daniel Saint · 1778 – 1847
Geboren · overleden
1778 – 1847, Saint-Lô
Werken in onze catalogus
7
Meest bekend
Portrait de Mme Savary, duchesse de Rovigo (1840)
Meeste werken in
Nationalmuseum

Top 10: de bekendste schilderijen van Daniel Saint

Lady with a Greyhound (1842) door Daniel Saint
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Lady with a Greyhound

1842

Daniel Saint was a worthy successor to prominent portrait-miniaturist Jean-Baptiste-Jacques Augustin; Saint rose to prominence painting official portraits of Napoleon and members of his court. While his early works are soft and vaporous in style, the mature works are more precisely painted with a pure, vibrant palette.Saint’s

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Waar u de schilderijen van Daniel Saint kunt bekijken

De 2 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van Daniel Saint Schilderijen uit deze lijst
Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 2 Unknown Man, Charles X, King of France and Navarre
Château de Chambord, ChambordChâteau de Chambord Chambord 1 Portrait of the duchess of berry

Daniel Saint door de jaren heen: de meesterwerken van elk jaar

Tussen 1840 en 1842, in totaal 3 jaar lang, schilderde Daniel Saint elk gedateerd werk op deze pagina: hier zijn ze, jaar voor jaar.

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    Lady with a Greyhound

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    Daniel Saint was a worthy successor to prominent portrait-miniaturist Jean-Baptiste-Jacques Augustin; Saint rose to prominence painting official portraits of Napoleon and members of his court. While his early…

Veelgestelde vragen over de schilderijen van Daniel Saint

Wat is het beroemdste schilderij van Daniel Saint?Toon het antwoord

Portrait de Mme Savary, duchesse de Rovigo (1840). Daarna volgen Portrait of the duchess of berry en Unknown Man.

Op welke leeftijd schilderde Daniel Saint Portrait de Mme Savary, duchesse de Rovigo?Toon het antwoord

62 jaar oud: Portrait de Mme Savary, duchesse de Rovigo dateert uit 1840 en Daniel Saint werd geboren in 1778.

Hoeveel schilderijen van Daniel Saint zijn er?Toon het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 7 werken van Daniel Saint, gedateerd van 1840 tot 1842.

Waar kan ik de beroemdste schilderijen van Daniel Saint bekijken?Toon het antwoord

De meeste bevinden zich in Nationalmuseum (Stockholm) en Château de Chambord (Chambord). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.

Wat is het vroegste beroemde schilderij van Daniel Saint, en het laatste?Toon het antwoord

De oudste op deze pagina is Portrait de Mme Savary, duchesse de Rovigo (1840), de nieuwste Lady with a Greyhound (1842).

Welke schilderijen van Daniel Saint zijn in de collectie van het Nationalmuseum?Toon het antwoord

Unknown Man en Charles X, King of France and Navarre behoren tot de 2 werken op deze pagina die in het Nationalmuseum, Stockholm worden bewaard.

Waar kan ik een reproductie van Daniel Saint kopen?Toon het antwoord

Ja. Elk schilderij op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting, via de eigen pagina van het schilderij.

Daniel Saint: biografie

The Delicate Touch of Parisian Miniature Painting

Daniel Saint (French, b.1778, d.1847) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of French miniature painting during the Romantic era. Born in the quiet town of Saint Lô, Normandy, he emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most celebrated portraitists of his time, lauded for his unparalleled ability to capture emotion and nuance within exquisitely detailed canvases often no larger than six inches square. His distinctive style—characterized by a soft, vaporous technique—established him as an innovator who subtly departed from established conventions, marking a significant shift toward Impressionistic sensibilities long before the movement officially took hold.

Saint’s formative years were shaped by rigorous academic training under the esteemed Jean-Baptiste Regnault at the École Royale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Studying alongside talented contemporaries such as Augustine Aubry and François Auguste Clément, Saint absorbed the foundational principles of the School of David while simultaneously fostering a unique artistic imagination. This period of mentorship was crucial, as it provided him with the technical discipline required for precision, yet allowed him to explore the psychological depth that would become his hallmark. Interestingly, his early exposure to craftsmanship was likely influenced by his father, a printer, whose profession instilled in Saint a lifelong meticulous attention to detail and an appreciation for visual communication.

A Revolution of Light and Texture

What truly set Daniel Saint apart from the masters of his era was his pioneering approach to medium and method. While many of his contemporaries, such as Isabey, relied heavily on traditional glazing methods to achieve depth, Saint embraced a groundbreaking use of hatching. By drawing closely spaced parallel lines to create tonal shading, he achieved remarkable effects of light and shadow that conveyed texture with astonishing subtlety. This technique allowed him to move away from overly polished, porcelain-like surfaces in favor of a matte finish, lending his portraits an ethereal, atmospheric quality that mirrored the Romantic preoccupation with mood and psychological realism.

As his career progressed, Saint’s work underwent a fascinating evolution. His early compositions were celebrated for their soft, vaporous, and almost dreamlike qualities, capturing the fleeting elegance of the era. However, as he matured, his palette became more pure and vibrant, and his brushwork grew increasingly precise. This transition allowed him to navigate the shifting political landscapes of France with ease, moving from the delicate aesthetics of the late 18th century into a more robust and commanding style that suited the grandeur of the Napoleonic age.

Legacy and Imperial Recognition

The historical significance of Daniel Saint is inextricably linked to the heights of French political power. He rose to prominence as a worthy successor to the great portrait-miniaturist Jean-Baptiste-Jacques Augustin, eventually earning the prestigious opportunity to paint official portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte and members of his imperial court. His ability to capture the likenesses of figures such as Empress Josephine and Queen Hortense ensured his place in the annals of French history, as his miniatures served not just as art, but as intimate, portable icons of power and familial connection.

Beyond the imperial court, Saint's influence extended through his mastery of the miniature format, an art form that demanded extreme technical virtuosity. His works remain a testament to a period where the small-scale canvas could hold the weight of an entire era's emotions. Today, his legacy is preserved in collections worldwide, recognized for:

  • Technical Innovation: The pioneering use of hatching to create depth without traditional glazing.
  • Historical Connection: His role as a primary chronicler of the Bonaparte family and the Napoleonic court.
  • Stylistic Evolution: The transition from soft, vaporous Romanticism to a vibrant, precise maturity.
  • Artistic Mastery: An unparalleled ability to convey psychological depth within extremely small dimensions.
Through his delicate touch, Daniel Saint transformed the miniature portrait from a mere keepsake into a profound medium of light, shadow, and human soul.