A Life in Burgundy Philippe Quantin was a French painter whose career was primarily centered in Burgundy. He gained recognition for his religious scenes and decorative works, many of which were commissioned by wealthy Burgundian figures. In 1636, shortly before his death, he was named "peintre ordinaire" to Henri II de Bourbon, the Prince of Condé. His artistic output included significant decorative cycles, such as those for the cabinet du pastor fido at the château d'Ancy-le-Franc, executed between 1610 and 1615 for Charles-Henri de Clermont-Tonnerre. He also provided decorations for the ch…