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The 8 artworks by François Duquesnoy 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 · 8 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide François Duquesnoy · 1597 – 1643

François Duquesnoy, St Andrew (1629)

1629 · St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 8 artworks by François Duquesnoy
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Victory of Sacred over Profane Love by François Duquesnoy, 1630

1630 · Galleria Spada, Rome

A marble relief in Rome where a winged figure silences a companion holding a skull and snake, symbolizing the triumph of spiritual love.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Neutrals

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Bacchanalia of Putti

1630 · Galleria Spada, Rome

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 8 artworks by François Duquesnoy
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Mercury – François Duquesnoy

1630 · Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 8 artworks by François Duquesnoy
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Apollo and Cupid by François Duquesnoy, 1635

1635 · Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 8 artworks by François Duquesnoy
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St Susanna, 1630, François Duquesnoy

1630 · Santa Maria di Loreto, Rome

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 8 artworks by François Duquesnoy
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Musizierende Genien, François Duquesnoy

1650 · Picture Gallery Sanssouci, Potsdam

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 8 artworks by François Duquesnoy
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Rondanini Faun by François Duquesnoy

British Museum, London

Explore François Duquesnoy’s Rondanini Faun – a stunning Baroque sculpture of a faun, masterfully restored & showcasing classical beauty. See this British Museum masterpiece!

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Art Movement: Baroque

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The artist

François Duquesnoy

1597 – 1643

Quick facts

Works on APS8
Copyright statusPublic domain
Museums on APSBritish Museum, Liechtenstein Museum, Picture Gallery Sanssouci, Galleria Spada, St. Peter's Basilica
Art periodEarly Modern
Color intensitymonochromatic
Lifespan46 years
Born1597, Nettuno, Italy

Biography

François Duquesnoy: A Flemish Sculptor in Rome

Born: Nettuno, Italy (1597)
Died: 1643

Early Life and Training

François duquesnoy, also known as Frans Duquesnoy, was born in Brussels. His father, Jérôme duquesnoy the elder, served as the court sculptor to Archduchess Isabella and Archduke Albert.
Duquesnoy received his early training in Brussels, demonstrating talent that attracted the attention of the archduke.
The archduke provided financial support for Duquesnoy to study in Rome, where he would spend the majority of his career.
Upon arriving in Rome around 1618, Duquesnoy meticulously studied antique sculpture, famously climbing over the equestrian Marcus Aurelius to understand its construction.

Artistic Style and Influences

Duquesnoy's style is characterized by a classicized approach, often contrasted with the more emotional and theatrical works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
He showed greater affinity for Alessandro Algardi’s sculptures.
Contemporary critics, like Giovanni Bellori, praised Duquesnoy's ability to restore contemporary sculpture to the quality of ancient Roman sculpture.
Nicolas Poussin, a fellow expatriate artist, shared Duquesnoy's classicized and emotionally detached style, and they lived together in Rome for a time.
Duquesnoy collaborated with Bernini on several projects, including designs for angels offering garlands at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Major Works and Achievements

Santa Susanna (1629): Considered one of Duquesnoy's masterpieces, this sculpture depicts the saint with a balance of modesty and revealing draperies, earning high praise from Bellori. A marble copy resides in the Louvre.
St. Andrew (1629-33): This larger-than-life statue adorns St. Peter’s Basilica, showcasing Duquesnoy's restrained style compared to Bernini and Francesco Mochi's contributions.
Rondanini Faun: An early work demonstrating his skill in expanding upon antique torsos, though later criticized by neoclassicists. Now located at the British Museum.
Apollo and Cupid: A notable sculpture showcasing mythological themes.
Mercury: Another significant work displaying Duquesnoy's talent for depicting classical figures.

Historical Significance

Duquesnoy played a crucial role in the Roman Baroque art scene, offering an alternative to Bernini’s dramatic style with his more restrained and classicized approach.
Cardinal Richelieu offered him the position of royal sculptor in France, aiming to establish a royal academy of sculpture in Paris, though Duquesnoy died before he could take up the post.
His work influenced subsequent generations of sculptors and contributed to the development of Neoclassical art.
Bellori's high praise solidified his reputation as a restorer of classical ideals in sculpture.

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François Duquesnoy was born in Italy.

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