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François Clouet
1572Dec, 22

François Clouet

François Clouet, French miniaturist (b. c. 1510)
François Clouet (c. 1510 – 22 December 1572), son of Jean Clouet, was a French Renaissance miniaturist and painter, particularly known for his detailed portraits of the French ruling family.

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