Portrett av Claude Deruet

Claude Deruets malerier: De 17 mest kjente, sett gjennom et galleris øyne

Oppdatert November 2026 · rangert etter vår popularitetsscore (søk, besøk og bestillinger for hvert verk) · 17 verk av Claude Deruet i vår katalog

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Etter galleriets vurdering er Claude Deruets mest kjente maleri Triumph of the Amazons (1620), hvis original henger i Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Equestrian Portrait of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont (1607-1660), fighting the Swedish and Croatian armies during the Thirty Years' War, in front of her château of Neuville-en-Verdunois (1630) og Portrait of a Woman in a Hat (1630) fullfører trioen som alle kjenner igjen. Av de 17 verkene til Claude Deruet i vår katalog, presenterer galleriet de 17 mest kjente nedenfor; hvert originalverk med årstall, museum og hva som gjør det unikt.

1588 – 1660, Nancy Baroque Flest verk: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg

Galleriets 10 beste malerier av Claude Deruet

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Triumph of the Amazons (1620) av Claude Deruet

Triumph of the Amazons

1620 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

In the heart of the seventeenth century, amidst the opulent courts of France, there emerged a painter capable of capturing the very essence of theatrical triumph. Claude Deruet, a master of the Nancy Baroque tradition, presents us with Triumph of the Amazons, a work that breathes life into the legends of antiquity. This painting is not merely a depiction of a mythological event; it is a choreographed spectacle of movement…

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Equestrian Portrait of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont (1607-1660), fighting the Swedish and Croatian armies during the Thirty Years' War, in front of her château of Neuville-en-Verdunois (1630) av Claude Deruet

Equestrian Portrait of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont (1607-1660), fighting the Swedish and Croatian armies during the Thirty Years' War, in front of her château of Neuville-en-Verdunois

1630 · Oil On Canvas · Carnavalet Museum, Paris

Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont, is presented in a moment of high Baroque drama. She sits atop a rearing horse, her figure cutting a vertical line against a turbulent sky. Clad in military attire, she is positioned not merely as a noblewoman, but as a defender of her domain. Below her, the landscape unfolds toward the château of Neuville-en-Verdunois, while the distant horizon hints at the chaos of the…

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Portrait of a Woman in a Hat (1630) av Claude Deruet

Portrait of a Woman in a Hat

1630 · Oil On Panel · Nasjonalmuseet i Kraków, Kraków

Claude Deruet’s Portrait of a Woman in a Hat presents a bust-length study of a young woman, positioned slightly off-center against a dark, nearly black, monochromatic background. While her body faces forward, her head is turned subtly toward the viewer's right. The composition relies on a high-contrast palette dominated by deep reds, creamy whites, and subtle gold accents, which pull the subject forward from the shadows. She is framed by…

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Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks (1650) av Claude Deruet

Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks

1650 · Oil · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, Strasbourg

The clash of ancient legends unfolds in "Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks," a work by Claude Deruet. This painting captures a fierce attack of Amazons against Greek soldiers, freezing a moment of mythological conflict in time. The scene pulses with the energy of a battle painting, where the legendary warrior women meet their adversaries in a struggle of immense scale. It is a work of high drama, focusing…

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Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks (1650) av Claude Deruet

Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks

1650 · Oil On Canvas · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, Strasbourg

The oil painting depicts a large-scale mythological skirmish set within a dense, wooded landscape. The scene is organized along a strong diagonal axis, moving from the lower left toward the upper right. On the left side of the foreground, a group of mounted warriors charges forward. One figure is draped in a red cloak that contrasts with the surrounding earthy tones. Opposite this group, on the right, a counter-charge of…

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Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks (1650) av Claude Deruet

Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks

1650 · Oil On Canvas · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, Strasbourg

The painting titled Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks is a work by the artist Claude Deruet. This composition depicts a specific mythological conflict, focusing on an attack by Amazons against Greek soldiers. The scene captures the movement of these warrior women as they engage with the opposing Greek forces within a landscape setting.

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The Rape of the Sabine Women (1650) av Claude Deruet

The Rape of the Sabine Women

1650 · Oil · Bavarian State Painting Collections, München

The air thickens with the heat of a sudden, violent struggle. In this sprawling scene, the calm of classical architecture is shattered by a whirlwind of human and animal energy. Men and women collide in a frantic dance of desperation, their limbs tangling amidst the rearing muscles of horses. The composition pulls the eye through a deep, receding landscape of arched colonnades, yet the immediate foreground remains a turbulent sea…

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Departure of the Amazons (1620) av Claude Deruet

Departure of the Amazons

1620 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Claude Deruet’s “Departure of the Amazons,” painted circa 1620, is more than just a historical scene; it's a meticulously crafted tableau brimming with power, dynamism, and a subtle exploration of gender roles within the context of 17th-century Lorraine. This monumental canvas transports us to a pivotal moment – the departure of a formidable band of Amazons, legendary female warriors from Greek mythology, embarking on an unknown journey. Deruet’s masterful command…

Claude Deruet sine malerier, rangert fra 11 til 17

Motivene som fanget Claude Deruets blikk

De fire motivene som går igjen hyppigst i disse originalverkene, hver med sitt fremste eksempel.

Museene som har Claude Deruets originalverk

De 8 museene som innehar flest av maleriene på denne siden.

Museum By Verker av Claude Deruet Malerier fra denne listen
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, StrasbourgMusée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg Strasbourg 5 Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks, Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks, Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 2 Triumph of the Amazons, Departure of the Amazons
Carnavalet Museum, ParisCarnavalet Museum Paris 1 Equestrian Portrait of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont (1607-1660), fighting the Swedish and Croatian armies during the Thirty Years' War, in front of her château of Neuville-en-Verdunois
Nasjonalmuseet i Kraków, KrakówNasjonalmuseet i Kraków Kraków 1 Portrait of a Woman in a Hat
Bavarian State Painting Collections, MünchenBavarian State Painting Collections München 1 The Rape of the Sabine Women
Walters Art Museum, BaltimoreWalters Art Museum Baltimore 1 Louis Xiv
Musée Des Beaux, OrleansMusée Des Beaux Orleans 1 Fire (detail)
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, NancyMusée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy Nancy 1 Equestrian Portrait of Madame de Saint-Baslemont

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Claude Deruets malerier: galleriets svar

Hvilket maleri av Claude Deruet er det mest kjente av alle?Avslør svaret

Triumph of the Amazons (1620), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Deretter følger Equestrian Portrait of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont (1607-1660), fighting the Swedish and Croatian armies during the Thirty Years' War, in front of her château of Neuville-en-Verdunois (1630) og Portrait of a Woman in a Hat (1630).

Hvor gammel var Claude Deruet da Triumph of the Amazons ble ferdigstilt?Avslør svaret

32 år gammel: Triumph of the Amazons er fra 1620, og Claude Deruet ble født i 1588.

Hvilke er de 10 beste maleriene til Claude Deruet?Avslør svaret

Triumph of the Amazons, Equestrian Portrait of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont (1607-1660), fighting the Swedish and Croatian armies during the Thirty Years' War, in front of her château of Neuville-en-Verdunois, Portrait of a Woman in a Hat, Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks, Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks, Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks, The Departure of the Amazons, The Rape of the Sabine Women, Duchesse De Chevreuse og Departure of the Amazons. Rangeringen ovenfor viser årstall og museum for hvert verk.

Hvor mange verk skapte Claude Deruet?Avslør svaret

Vår katalog inneholder 17 verk av Claude Deruet, datert fra 1610 til 1650.

Hvor henger de mest kjente originalverkene til Claude Deruet?Avslør svaret

Hovedsakelig i Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg (Strasbourg), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) og Carnavalet Museum (Paris). Museumslisten ovenfor viser alle.

Når malte Claude Deruet sine mest kjente malerier?Avslør svaret

I 1650s: 5 av de 17 verkene på denne siden ble laget da, Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks av dem.

Hvilke er Claude Deruets tidligste og nyeste berømte verk?Avslør svaret

På denne siden er det eldste Battle between the Amazons and the Greeks (1610) og det nyeste Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks (1650).

Hvilke motiver vendte Claude Deruet oftest tilbake til?Avslør svaret

Horse (5), Forest (4) og Sky (4), fordelt på 17 verk på denne siden.

Hvilket medium arbeidet Claude Deruet mest med?Avslør svaret

Oil On Canvas, for 6 av de 17 verkene på denne siden.

Hvilken kunstretning er Claude Deruet tilknyttet?Avslør svaret

Baroque, basert på originalene på denne siden.

Hvilke originalverk av Claude Deruet har Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg i sin samling?Avslør svaret

Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks, Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks og Battle of the Amazons and the Greeks: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, Strasbourg har 5 av verkene på denne siden.

Claude Deruet: kunstneren

Claude Deruet: A Nancy Baroque Master

Claude Deruet (1588 – 1660) stands as a prominent figure in the artistic landscape of 17th-century France, particularly within the vibrant baroque tradition emanating from Nancy. Born into a noble family, his formative years were steeped in artistic patronage and fostered by an apprenticeship under Jacques Bellange, the court painter to Charles III, Duke of Lorraine—a connection that profoundly shaped his career trajectory. This early influence instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and a masterful command of technique, characteristics that would define his enduring legacy.
  • Early Life & Training: Deruet’s artistic journey commenced with formal training under Bellange, allowing him access to the highest echelon of artistic circles and equipping him with invaluable skills in portraiture and decorative painting.
  • Roman Period (c. 1612 – 1619): Seeking further refinement and inspiration, Deruet traveled to Rome around 1612, where he studied diligently alongside Antonio Tempesta—a renowned etcher and painter whose stylistic innovations resonated deeply with Deruet’s sensibilities. This period witnessed the creation of his first significant fresco in Villa Borghese, showcasing an emerging talent for dramatic composition and nuanced color palettes.
Deruet's artistic output is characterized by a captivating blend of realism and theatrical grandeur—a hallmark of baroque aesthetics. He excelled in portraying historical narratives with meticulous accuracy, capturing the essence of human emotion and conveying profound psychological depth. His depictions of samurai figures, notably Hasekura Tsunenaga’s visit to Europe in 1615, exemplify his fascination with exotic cultures and his ability to translate complex subjects into visually arresting images.
  • Notable Paintings: Among Deruet's celebrated works are “Departure of the Amazons” (1620) and “Road to Calvary” (1620)—scenes imbued with dynamism and emotional intensity—testaments to his artistic prowess.
  • Royal Patronage & Recognition: Recognizing Deruet’s exceptional talent, Charles III bestowed upon him nobility in 1621, followed by knighthood of the Order of St Michael in 1645 by Louis XIII—a testament to his contribution to Lorraine's cultural prestige.
Furthermore, Claude Lorrain, a protégé of Deruet, honed his artistic skills under Deruet’s guidance from 1623 onwards, cementing Deruet’s role as an influential mentor and shaping the future direction of French baroque painting. His residence in Nancy—La Romaine—became a focal point for royal visits during Louis XIII's reign, symbolizing Lorraine’s flourishing artistic environment. Sources: Dewitt H. Fessenden, *The Life and Works of Claude Deruet* (1952); André Félibien, *Mémoires de Félibien*

Legacy & Historical Significance

Claude Deruet’s artistic legacy extends beyond his individual masterpieces—he established a tradition of dramatic storytelling and refined technique that profoundly impacted subsequent generations of painters. His work continues to inspire admiration for its expressive power and stylistic sophistication, securing his place as one of the most important artists of the baroque era in France. The enduring fascination with his depictions of samurai underscores the broader cultural exchange between Europe and Asia during this period—a testament to Deruet’s artistic vision and intellectual curiosity.