Updated Ekim 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 37 works by Jean Clouet in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Jean Clouet left, the most famous is Francis I of France (1494-1547), king of France (1515), in the collection of the Condé Müzesi, Chantilly. Close behind it come Unknown Lady (1525) and Unknown Lady (1530). Our catalog holds 37 works by Jean Clouet; the gallery has kept the 37 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
The subject is positioned in a bust-length composition, facing toward the right of the frame while his gaze remains directed forward. He wears a black hat and a cloak that covers his shoulders. A cream-colored collar with a ribbed texture sits at his neck, contrasting with the dark fabric of his attire. The skin on his face appears smooth, with light coming from the upper left to define the bridge…
The painting "Unknown Lady," attributed to the masterful French Renaissance artist Jean Clouet, is not merely a portrait; it's an invitation into a world of subtle observation and carefully constructed mystery. Completed around 1525, this captivating drawing—a testament to Clouet’s meticulous technique and psychological acuity—holds within its delicate lines a profound sense of contained emotion. It resides in the heart of the WahooArt collection, offering a glimpse into the courtly…
The world of 16th-century French portraiture is often associated with opulent courts and meticulously rendered depictions of royalty, yet within this grand tradition lies a captivating vein of quiet introspection—exemplified perfectly by Jean Clouet’s “Unknown Lady.” Painted around 1525, this drawing, now housed in a stunning reproduction, offers far more than a simple likeness; it's an invitation to contemplate the veiled emotions and subtle power dynamics inherent in Renaissance society.…
Jean Clouet's 1525-30 “Portrait of Francis I” is more than just a royal likeness; it’s a meticulously crafted embodiment of the French Renaissance at its zenith. Housed within the hallowed halls of the Louvre, this oil on panel painting transcends mere portraiture, offering a profound glimpse into the character and ambitions of King Francis I himself. Clouet, a master of courtly art, doesn't simply depict a monarch; he constructs an…
Jean Clouet’s depiction of Guillaume Budé, completed around 1536, stands as a quintessential emblem of the Florentine Renaissance's fascination with intellectual pursuits and humanist ideals. More than just a likeness of a prominent scholar—Budé being the librarian to King Francis I—the painting embodies a carefully constructed visual narrative that speaks volumes about the era’s preoccupation with reason, virtue, and classical learning.
The Countess Beatrix Pacheco sits in a quiet, poised stillness, her presence filling the space with a sense of noble composure. She turns her head slightly toward the left, her eyes meeting the viewer with a steady, penetrating look that bridges the centuries. A soft, gentle smile rests upon her lips, suggesting a woman of profound character and inner life. The light, descending from the upper left, brushes against the…
The Portrait of Charlotte of France is a work by Jean Clouet, executed in 1522. The painting captures a young girl of high station, Princess Charlotte, who was the daughter of King Francis I of France. At the moment the artist fixed her likeness to the panel, she was approximately seven years old.
The portrait presents a middle-aged man in a half-length composition, positioned slightly off-center. He gazes toward the left of the frame with a steady, calm expression. The subject is dressed in dark, somber clothing, featuring a black hat with sharp folds and sleeves of a warm pinkish-red hue. His pale skin tones contrast against the deep navy and black of his attire and the dark background. In his hands, he…
In the Portrait of Louis de Cleves by Jean Clouet, a single male figure emerges from a dark forest green background. The composition is a medium close-up, capturing the man from the chest up. He is positioned slightly off-center, his gaze directed toward the left of the frame. This orientation creates a sense of quiet gravity within the space. The subject's presence is anchored by a palette of deep, saturated…
The artwork titled Madame de Canaples (Marie d'Assigny, 1502 - 58) is a portrait executed by the artist Jean Clouet. This oil on panel work depicts Marie d’Acigné, who is also identified as Madame de Canaples. The sitter was a lady of the court, specifically serving as a maid of honour to Queen Claude of France. The portrait was likely produced in 1525, coinciding with the year Marie d’Acigné married…
Portrait of an unknown man1515 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Francis I (1494-1547), King of France.1525
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Portrait of Madeleine of France (1520–1537), 3rd Daughter of François I (1494–1537) and Claude of France (1499–1524)1522
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Bemberg Fondation Toulouse - Jean Bertrand, archevêque et cardinal de Sens - Capitoul - Jean CLOUET1520 · Collection Bemberg
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Charles de Cossé (1506–1563), Count of Brissac1535 · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi
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Portrait of a Lady1530 · Yale Center for British Art
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Doña Leonor Zapata1531 · Château de Chantilly
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Portrait of Jean de Dinteville, Seigneur de Polisy1533 · Condé Müzesi
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Renée de France, Duchess of Ferrara and Chartres1519 · Château de Chantilly
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Jacqueline de La Queuille, Lady of Aubigny1535 · Château de Chantilly
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Catherine dit Cathelot, dwarf or madwoman of Queen Claude1540 · Château de Chantilly
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Unknown Lady1525 · Château de Chantilly
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Marguerite of France, Duchess of Berry and Savoy1527 · Château de Chantilly
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Madeleine of France, Queen of Scotland1524 · Château de Chantilly
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Portrait of Claude of Lorraine, Duke of Guise1528 · Galleria Palatina
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Portrait of Marguerite of Navarre1527 · Walker Art Gallery
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Gabrielle d'Estrées1620 · National Trust
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Beatrice Pacheco de Silva, Countess of Entremont1531 · Château de Chantilly
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Guillame GouffierSaint Louis Sanat Müzesi
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Portrait of a Man Holding a Volume of PetrarchRoyal Collection
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Portrait of an Unknown ManCondé Müzesi
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The Dauphin François, Son of François IKoninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten
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Jean de la Barre1520 · Condé Müzesi
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Elisabeth of Austria in hunting costume
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Marie d1525 · Château de Chantilly
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Portrait of François I, King of France1525 · Louvre Müzesi
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Portrait of François I as St John the Baptist1518
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Jean Clouet | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Château de Chantilly |
Chantilly | 11 | Unknown Lady, Unknown Lady, Doña Leonor Zapata |
 Condé Müzesi |
Chantilly | 4 | Francis I of France (1494-1547), king of France, Portrait of Jean de Dinteville, Seigneur de Polisy, Portrait of an Unknown Man |
 Louvre Müzesi |
Paris | 2 | Portrait of Francis I, Portrait of François I, King of France |
 Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi |
New York | 2 | Guillaume Budé, Charles de Cossé (1506–1563), Count of Brissac |
 Saint Louis Sanat Müzesi |
Saint Louis | 2 | Portrait of a Banker, Guillame Gouffier |
 Städel Müzesi |
Frankfurt | 1 | Portrait of Beatrix Pacheco, Countess of Montbel und Entremonts |
 Minneapolis Institute of Art |
Minneapolis | 1 | Portrait of Charlotte of France |
 Accademia Carrara |
Bergamo | 1 | Portrait of Louis de Cleves |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
The subject is positioned in a bust-length composition, facing toward the right of the frame while his gaze remains directed forward. He wears a black hat and a cloak that covers his shoulders. A cream-colored collar with a ribbed texture sits at his neck, contrasting with the dark fabric of his attire. The skin on his face appears smooth, with light coming from the upper left to define the bridge…
The painting "Unknown Lady," attributed to the masterful French Renaissance artist Jean Clouet, is not merely a portrait; it's an invitation into a world of subtle observation and carefully constructed mystery. Completed around 1525, this captivating drawing—a testament to Clouet’s meticulous technique and psychological acuity—holds within its delicate lines a profound sense of contained emotion. It resides in the heart of the WahooArt collection, offering a glimpse into the courtly…
The world of 16th-century French portraiture is often associated with opulent courts and meticulously rendered depictions of royalty, yet within this grand tradition lies a captivating vein of quiet introspection—exemplified perfectly by Jean Clouet’s “Unknown Lady.” Painted around 1525, this drawing, now housed in a stunning reproduction, offers far more than a simple likeness; it's an invitation to contemplate the veiled emotions and subtle power dynamics inherent in Renaissance society.…
Jean Clouet’s “Catherine dit Cathelot, dwarf or madwoman of Queen Claude” is not merely a portrait; it's a captivating glimpse into the turbulent and fascinating world of 16th-century France. Painted around 1540, this small yet intensely evocative work resides within the collections of the Château de Chantilly, offering a rare window into the life of a woman shrouded in mystery – Catherine, known as “Cathelot,” a dwarf or possibly a…
Francis I of France (1494-1547), king of France (1515), Condé Müzesi, Chantilly. Unknown Lady (1525) and Unknown Lady (1530) come next.
35 years old: Francis I of France (1494-1547), king of France dates from 1515, and Jean Clouet was born in 1480.
Francis I of France (1494-1547), king of France, Unknown Lady, Unknown Lady, Portrait of Francis I, Guillaume Budé, Portrait of Beatrix Pacheco, Countess of Montbel und Entremonts, Portrait of Charlotte of France, Portrait of a Banker, Portrait of Louis de Cleves and Madame de Canaples (Marie d'Assigny, 1502 - 58). The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 37 works by Jean Clouet, dated from 1515 to 1540.
Mostly in Château de Chantilly (Chantilly), Condé Müzesi (Chantilly) and Louvre Müzesi (Paris). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1520s: 16 of the 37 works on this page were made then, Unknown Lady among them.
On this page, the earliest is Francis I of France (1494-1547), king of France (1515) and the latest Catherine dit Cathelot, dwarf or madwoman of Queen Claude (1540).
Portrait (9), Woman (9) and Detail (7), across the 37 works on this page.
Oil On Panel, for 9 of the 37 works on this page.
Renaissance portraiture and Renaissance, judging by the originals on this page.
Unknown Lady, Unknown Lady and Doña Leonor Zapata: the Château de Chantilly, Chantilly holds 11 of the works on this page.
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
