The Life and Career of Simon de Châlons
Simon de Châlons, also known as Simon de Mailhy or Simon Châlons, was a Renaissance painter born in Châlons-en-Champagne, France. He was active in Avignon from 1532 until 1561. During his time in Avignon, he collaborated with the painter Henri Guigues in 1532, eventually taking over his workshop and marrying his widow in 1533. His career spanned approximately thirty years, during which he served many prestigious patrons. He is well-documented in notarial archives, and his testament was discovered in 1891.
Notable Works and Artistic Legacy
The artist's oeuvre includes several significant religious works. One notable piece is The Unbelief of Saint Thomas, which was begun by Pierre Malet in 1534 and completed by Simon de Châlons in 1535; the reverse of this work depicts The Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene. Other documented works include:
Questions & Answers
Where is Simon de Châlons from?
Simon de Châlons was born in France.
What other names is Simon de Châlons known by?
Simon de Châlons is also known as Сімон де Шалон.
In which movements did Simon de Châlons work?
The All Movements page groups Simon de Châlons's artworks by art movement.
How can I follow Simon de Châlons's work year by year?
A timeline of Simon de Châlons's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
