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          Jacques Stella Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Jacques Stella our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Jacques Stella · 1596 – 1657

          CLELIE PASSANT LE TIBRE – Jacques Stella

          The Louvre, Paris

          Admire Jacques de Stella’s "Clelie Passant Le Tibre," a Baroque masterpiece capturing Parisian elegance and mythological narrative. Explore its rich symbolism & refined technique.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #1: CLELIE PASSANT LE TIBRE
          Art Movement
          Baroque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          SAINTE CECILE JOUANT DE L'ORGUE

          The Louvre, Paris

          Jacques Stella (1596-1657) was a French classicist painter known for his elegant compositions, religious scenes like the childhood of Christ, and portraits. Influenced by Florentine & Roman art, he served as 'Peintre du Roi' to Louis XIII.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #2: SAINTE CECILE JOUANT DE L'ORGUE
          Art Movement
          Baroque Classicism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Jacques Stella: The Madonna and Child

          1642 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg

          This serene Baroque oil painting by Jacques De Stella captures a tender maternal bond. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #3: The Madonna and Child
          Art Movement
          Baroque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Jésus Christ reçoit la Vierge dans le ciel

          The Louvre, Paris

          Discover Jacques de Stella’s "Jésus Christ reçoit la Vierge". A stunning Renaissance oil painting of a pivotal biblical scene. Explore its dynamic composition, dramatic lighting & symbolic details.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #4: Jésus Christ reçoit la Vierge dans le ciel
          Art Movement
          Renaissance
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          The Marriage of the Virgin – Jacques Stella

          Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 108 x 140 cm

          This Baroque scene of the Marriage of the Virgin by Jacques Stella captures a lively sacred gathering. Shop this exquisite oil reproduction now.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #5: The Marriage of the Virgin
          Art Movement
          Baroque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$674140 × 108 cm Commission at original size

          MINERVE CHEZ LES MUSES, Jacques Stella

          The Louvre, Paris

          Explore Jacques Stella’s masterpiece "Minerve Chez Les Muses," a Baroque oil painting depicting Minerva and the muses amidst a lush landscape, reflecting classical ideals and artistic fervor.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #6: MINERVE CHEZ LES MUSES
          Art Movement
          Baroque
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Madonna and Christ Child, with St John the Baptist and Angels by Jacques Stella, 1650

          1650 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 85.0 x 111.0cm

          This serene Baroque painting by Jacques Stella depicts the Madonna and Christ Child. Shop this sacred masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #7: Madonna and Christ Child, with St John the Baptist and Angels
          Art Movement
          Baroque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$659111 × 85 cm Commission at original size

          Jacob's Ladder, 1650, Jacques Stella

          1650 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #8: Jacob's Ladder
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Self-portrait

          1640 · Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Lyon

          Explore Jacques de Stella’s 1640 Baroque self-portrait – a dramatic oil painting showcasing classicist style & intricate detail. Discover this unique artwork!

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #9: Self-portrait
          Art Movement
          Baroque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          from$20028 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

          Judgment of Solomon

          Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 112.0 x 161.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #10: Judgment of Solomon
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$1321161 × 112 cm Commission at original size

          Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba – Jacques Stella

          1650 · Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Lyon · original 98.0 x 144.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #11: Solomon Receiving the Queen of Sheba
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$1115144 × 98 cm Commission at original size

          Rest On The Flight Into Egypt, Jacques Stella

          Muzeum Palacu Króla Jana Iii w Wilanowie, Warsaw
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #12: Rest On The Flight Into Egypt
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Jacques Stella: Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist

          1637 · National Trust, Thames · original 43 x 34 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #13: Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$21534 × 43 cm Commission at original size

          Jacques Stella: The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Child Angels

          1640 · National Trust, Thames · original 47 x 34 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #14: The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Child Angels
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$22034 × 47 cm Commission at original size

          Solomon Worshipping Idols by Jacques Stella, 1647

          1647 · Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Lyon · original 98.0 x 142.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #15: Solomon Worshipping Idols
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$909142 × 98 cm Commission at original size

          Virgin and Child, Jacques Stella

          1600 · original 63.5 x 53.7cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #16: Virgin and Child
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$30654 × 64 cm Commission at original size

          Jacques Stella: The Martyrdom of St Stephen

          1623 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 44 x 32 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #17: The Martyrdom of St Stephen
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 17 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$21432 × 44 cm Commission at original size

          The Nativity by Jacques Stella

          1639 · Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle · original 65 x 81 cm

          Jacques de Stella’s 1639 ‘The Nativity’ is a Baroque masterpiece! Dramatic lighting & rich colors depict this iconic scene. Explore its classic style & emotional depth.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #18: The Nativity
          Art Movement
          Baroque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 18 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$39481 × 65 cm Commission at original size

          Jacques Stella, Christ on the Cross and Saint Mary Magdalene (1625)

          1625 · original 33.4 x 24.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #19: Christ on the Cross and Saint Mary Magdalene
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 19 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Minerva and the muses – Jacques Stella

          Admire Jacques de Stella’s ‘Minerva & the Muses’! A captivating black-and-white depiction of Greek mythology featuring Minerva, Daphne, and the muses. Explore this classic masterpiece.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #20: Minerva and the muses
          Art Movement
          Neoclassicism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 20 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          LA VIERGE, L'ENFANT JESUS ET SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE

          Admire Jacques de Stella’s ‘La Vierge, L’Enfant Jésus et Saint Jean Baptiste.’ A classicist masterpiece depicting the Virgin Mary, Christ & John the Baptist. Hand-painted reproduction.

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #21: LA VIERGE, L'ENFANT JESUS ET SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE
          Art Movement
          Baroque
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 21 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          The Rape of the Sabines

          original 116.0 x 163.5cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #22: The Rape of the Sabines
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 22 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$1902164 × 116 cm Commission at original size

          L'Enfance du Christ La Sainte Famille

          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #23: L'Enfance du Christ La Sainte Famille
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 23 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          La mort de Saint Joseph – Jacques Stella

          Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #24: La mort de Saint Joseph
          Art Movement
          French Classicism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 24 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (1639) by Jacques Stella

          1639 · original 39 x 52 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Jacques Stella ranked #25: The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 25 of 48 artworks by Jacques Stella
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          Same size as the original$23552 × 39 cm Commission at original size
          The artist

          Jacques Stella

          1596 – 1657

          Portrait of Jacques Stella
          Quick facts
          • Typical colorsearthy
          • Copyright statusPublic domain
          • Died1657
          • NationalityFrance
          • Room fitliving room
          • Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
          • Works on APS48
          • Lifespan61 years
          Biography

          Jacques de Stella: A Classicist Bridging Florence and Paris

          Jacques de Stella (1596-1657) stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century French art, a painter whose career seamlessly blended the rigorous principles of Florentine classicism with the burgeoning dynamism of Roman influence. Born in Lyon to a family steeped in artistic tradition – his father, François Stella, was a painter and merchant of Flemish origin – Stella’s early life laid the foundation for a remarkable trajectory. Despite his father's untimely death before providing formal training, Stella’s siblings, including sculptor Madeleine and artist François the Younger, fostered an environment rich with creative discourse and artistic practice. This familial legacy, coupled with his uncle Antoine Stella’s own artistic pursuits, propelled him towards a life dedicated to visual expression.

          Stella's artistic journey commenced in Lyon, where he honed his skills before embarking on a transformative period in Florence between 1616 and 1621. This sojourn within the court of Cosimo II de Medici proved profoundly influential. Working alongside Jacques Callot, Stella immersed himself in the ideals of Renaissance art, absorbing the meticulous detail, balanced compositions, and profound moral narratives characteristic of Florentine painting. The influence of Florence is undeniably evident throughout his oeuvre, particularly in his masterful use of perspective, drapery, and the depiction of religious figures with a dignified solemnity.

          The Roman Years: Poussin’s Shadow and Papal Patronage

          Following Cosimo II's death in 1621, Stella relocated to Rome, where he spent the next decade establishing himself as a respected artist. This period witnessed a significant shift in his artistic sensibilities, marked by an increasing engagement with classical antiquity and, crucially, the teachings of Nicolas Poussin. Poussin’s emphasis on light, color, and idealized forms resonated deeply with Stella, shaping his approach to composition and subject matter. Their friendship fostered a shared pursuit of clarity, restraint, and spiritual depth – qualities that would become hallmarks of Stella's style.

          Stella’s Roman career was further distinguished by his patronage from Pope Urban VIII, who recognized the artist’s talent and commissioned numerous works, including intricate paintings on stone (onyx, lapis-lazuli, or slate) alongside more traditional panel paintings. These commissions showcased Stella's technical virtuosity and his ability to translate complex narratives into visually compelling forms. His work during this time demonstrated a masterful command of technique, evident in the precise rendering of textures, the subtle gradations of light and shadow, and the harmonious integration of figures within their environments.

          Religious Themes and Royal Recognition

          Stella’s artistic output was particularly focused on religious subjects, most notably his poignant depictions of the “Childhood of Christ.” Five distinct versions of this iconic scene exist, each offering a subtly different interpretation of the narrative. These paintings are not merely representations of biblical events; they are imbued with a profound sense of tenderness, vulnerability, and spiritual contemplation. The meticulous detail with which Stella portrays the infant Jesus’s interactions with his parents – Mary and Joseph – speaks to his deep understanding of human emotion and his ability to convey complex theological ideas through visual imagery.

          In 1634, Stella returned to Lyon before moving to Paris in 1635. His arrival in the capital marked a significant turning point in his career. Presented to King Louis XIII by Cardinal Richelieu, he was granted the prestigious title of ‘Peintre du Roi’ (King's Painter), a position that afforded him royal patronage and a guaranteed pension of 1000 livres. This recognition solidified Stella’s status as one of France’s leading artists, allowing him to continue his artistic pursuits with relative security and freedom.

          A Collector and Legacy

          Beyond his prolific painting and engraving activities, Jacques Stella was an avid art collector throughout his life. He amassed a remarkable collection of works by Poussin, Raphael, and Michelangelo, alongside drawings by Leonardo da Vinci – demonstrating a deep appreciation for the artistic heritage of the past. His dedication to preserving and studying these masterpieces underscores his commitment to both artistic creation and historical scholarship.

          Stella’s career spanned several decades, marked by a remarkable adaptability and a willingness to embrace diverse artistic styles. He died in Paris, leaving behind a substantial body of work that continues to be admired for its elegance, technical skill, and profound spiritual depth. His influence on subsequent generations of French painters is undeniable, cementing his place as a key figure in the transition from Mannerism to Classicism and a vital link between the artistic traditions of Florence and France.

          Questions & Answers

          What are the birth city and country of Jacques Stella?

          Jacques Stella was born in Lyon, in France.

          Where are Jacques Stella's artworks organized by color?

          Jacques Stella's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

          Where can I see Jacques Stella's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

          The Mood Room of Jacques Stella is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 19, 2026
          Collector's quiz
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          5. Jacques Stella collaborated with which prominent artist during his time in Florence?

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