Жан Фуке's most famous painting is Virgin and Child (1445), in the Musée Condé, Šantiji. With Estienne Chevalier with St Stephen and The Life of Louis II (846-79) 'The Stammerer' (1460), it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 30 works by Жан Фуке; the 30 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated октобар 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
The Virgin Mary sits within a heavy, architectural frame, her form draped in a deep blue robe that holds the weight of the sky. In her arms, she cradles the infant Jesus. The child’s small hand reaches out, a tiny movement against the stillness of the vellum. Around them, angels gather, their presence marked by bright reds and blues that flicker like candle flames against the gold leaf. To the…
The painting 'Estienne Chevalier with St Stephen' by Jean Fouquet, a renowned French artist of the 15th century, is a captivating work that showcases the artist's skill in portraiture and religious themes. This masterpiece is a testament to the artistic excellence of the Northern Renaissance period. The Composition The painting depicts two men standing side by side, each dressed in elaborate attire. The man on the left, Estienne Chevalier, wears…
Jean Fouquet’s “The Life of Louis II (846-79) ‘The Stammerer’,” painted circa 1460, isn't merely a portrait; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the complex world of 15th-century French courtly life and the weighty burdens of rulership. This panel painting, now housed in the Bibliothèque nationale de France, offers a rare and intimate portrayal of Louis II, Duke of Bavaria, a figure often dismissed as ‘The Stammerer’ due to his…
In the delicate, luminous world of Jean Fouquet’s Banquet Given by Charles V in Honour of His Uncle Emperor Charles IV, we are transported back to the year 1378, captured through a lens created around 1460. This exquisite illuminated manuscript illustration is far more than a mere historical record; it is a breathtaking window into the heart of the Northern Renaissance. As the eye wanders across the long, bountiful table,…
Jean Fouquet's “Portrait of Man with Hat,” painted around 1475, isn’t merely a depiction of an individual; it’s a carefully constructed window into the burgeoning artistic landscape of late medieval and early Renaissance France. This intimate portrait, now residing in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, reveals a masterful synthesis of Gothic tradition and nascent Italian influences – a testament to Fouquet's pivotal role as a bridge between these distinct…
In the delicate dance between the fading echoes of the Middle Ages and the dawn of the Renaissance, Jean Fouquet’s “Enthronement of the Virgin or, The Trinity in its Glory” emerges as a breathtaking masterpiece of spiritual storytelling. Completed around 1445, this illuminated manuscript illustration is far more than a mere religious depiction; it is a profound window into a transformative era of human consciousness. As the viewer’s eye meets…
The Martyrdom of St. Apollonia is a religious painting by Jean Fouquet. This miniature captures a moment of intense suffering and witness. It was created between 1452 and 1460. The small scale of the work demands a close, quiet gaze to witness the unfolding drama of the saint's end.
Jesus Christ occupies the center, arms outstretched as he is lifted toward the sky. Thirteen angels surround the figure, their bodies positioned to facilitate the upward movement. Some angels press close to his limbs, while others hover in the higher reaches of the blue expanse. Below this ascent, a group of people gathers on the earth, witnessing the event. The blue background provides a deep, singular space for this vertical…
The air feels heavy with the weight of an impossible task. King Clothar II kneels, his posture a silent scream of desperation, as he faces the stillness of his son, Dagobert I. The tragedy is fresh, a sudden strike of lightning during a hunt having snatched the prince from the living world. Around them, the scene is thick with the tension of a royal retinue caught in a moment of…
This panel was originally the left-hand half of a diptych in the cathedral of Notre Dame de Melun, placed over the tomb of the founder
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Jean Fouquet's “Entry of Louis VII (c.1120-80) King of France and Conrad III (1093-1152) King of Germany into Constantinople during the Crusades, 1147-49” is not merely a historical…
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Jean Fouquet's "The Emperor Charlemagne Finds Roland’s Corpse after the Battle of Roncevaux," painted around 1460, isn’t merely a depiction of a pivotal moment in French history; it’s…
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Jean Fouquet's "The Arrival of Charles V in Paris, 28th May 1364," a captivating work created around 1460, transcends the simple depiction of a historical event. It’s a…
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Jean Fouquet’s “Etienne Chevalier (1410-74) and his Patron Paying Homage to the Virgin and Child,” painted around 1460, isn't merely a devotional scene; it’s a meticulously crafted tableau…
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An elderly man stares from a darkened background, his presence immediate and unsettling. He is identified as the court jester Gonella, likely Pietro Gonella, a figure from the…
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The Diptych of Melun, Madonna and Child is a significant work by the French artist Jean Fouquet. Created about 1452, this two-panel oil painting represents a moment of…
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#4 Banquet Given by Charles V (1338-80) in Hhonour of His Uncle Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) in 1378
#8 The Ascension of the Holy Spirit
#9 King Clothar II (584-629) cannot bring back his son Dagobert I (605-39) to Paris
#16 Etienne Chevalier (1410-74) and his Patron Paying Homage to the Virgin and Child
#26 Portrait of the court jester Gonella
The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.
#5 Portrait of Man with hat
#12 Entry of Louis VII (c.1120-80) King of France and Conrad III (1093-1152) King of Germany into Constantinople during the Crusades, 1147-49
#14 The Emperor Charlemagne Finds Roland's Corpse after the Battle of Roncevaux
#22 Portrait of guillaume jouvenel des ursins, louvre
#3 The Life of Louis II (846-79) 'The Stammerer'
#16 Etienne Chevalier (1410-74) and his Patron Paying Homage to the Virgin and Child
#12 Entry of Louis VII (c.1120-80) King of France and Conrad III (1093-1152) King of Germany into Constantinople during the Crusades, 1147-49
#14 The Emperor Charlemagne Finds Roland's Corpse after the Battle of Roncevaux
The 6 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Жан Фуке | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bibliothèque Nationale |
Pariz | 7 | The Life of Louis II (846-79) 'The Stammerer', Banquet Given by Charles V (1338-80) in Hhonour of His Uncle Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) in 1378, King Clothar II (584-629) cannot bring back his son Dagobert I (605-39) to Paris |
 Musée Condé |
Šantiji | 5 | Virgin and Child, Enthronement of the Virgin or, The Trinity in its Glory, Martyrdom of St. Apollonia |
 Ermitaž |
Sankt Peterburg | 1 | Portrait of Man with hat |
 Gemäldegalerie |
Berlin | 1 | Etienne Chevalier with St. Stephen |
 Kunsthistorisches Museum |
Beč | 1 | Portrait of the court jester Gonella |
 Kraljevski muzej lepih umetnosti u Antverpenu |
Antverpen | 1 | Diptych of Melun, Madonna and Child |
The Virgin Mary sits within a heavy, architectural frame, her form draped in a deep blue robe that holds the weight of the sky. In her arms, she…
Jesus Christ occupies the center, arms outstretched as he is lifted toward the sky. Thirteen angels surround the figure, their bodies positioned to facilitate the upward movement. Some…
Jean Fouquet’s “The Life of Louis II (846-79) ‘The Stammerer’,” painted circa 1460, isn't merely a portrait; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the complex world of 15th-century…
Jean Fouquet's “Portrait of Man with Hat,” painted around 1475, isn’t merely a depiction of an individual; it’s a carefully constructed window into the burgeoning artistic landscape of…
Virgin and Child (1445), Musée Condé, Šantiji. Next come Estienne Chevalier with St Stephen and The Life of Louis II (846-79) 'The Stammerer' (1460).
25 years old: Virgin and Child dates from 1445 and Жан Фуке was born in 1420.
Virgin and Child, Estienne Chevalier with St Stephen, The Life of Louis II (846-79) 'The Stammerer', Banquet Given by Charles V (1338-80) in Hhonour of His Uncle Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) in 1378, Portrait of Man with hat, Enthronement of the Virgin or, The Trinity in its Glory, Martyrdom of St. Apollonia, The Ascension of the Holy Spirit, King Clothar II (584-629) cannot bring back his son Dagobert I (605-39) to Paris and The Death of Bertrand du Geusclin (c.1320-80) at Chateauneuf-de-Randon. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 30 works by Жан Фуке, dated from 1445 to 1475.
Most of them are in Bibliothèque Nationale (Pariz), Musée Condé (Šantiji) and Ermitaž (Sankt Peterburg). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1460s: 7 of the 30 works on this page date from then, among them The Life of Louis II (846-79) 'The Stammerer'.
The earliest on this page is Virgin and Child (1445), the latest Portrait of Man with hat (1475).
France (5), Medieval (4) and Angels (3), among the 30 works on this page.
Acrylic On Canvas: 5 of the 30 works on this page.
Northern renaissance, as the paintings on this page show.
The Life of Louis II (846-79) 'The Stammerer', Banquet Given by Charles V (1338-80) in Hhonour of His Uncle Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) in 1378 and King Clothar II (584-629) cannot bring back his son Dagobert I (605-39) to Paris are among the 7 works on this page held by the Bibliothèque Nationale, Pariz.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
