Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain Painting Reproductions 1 of 2
17th Century
French Baroque Painters
The Le Nain brothers were a group of three French painters: Antoine, Louis, and Mathieu Le Nain. Their style is characterized by a sober realism, which is reflected in their depictions of rural scenes and peasant life. The exact dates of birth and death of the Le Nain brothers are not known, but it is estimated that they were active as artists in the first half of the seventeenth century, during the French Baroque period.
Antoine, Louis, and Mathieu were born into a family of artists and craftsmen, and it is believed that they learned their trade from their father. They worked together in a style that was heavily influenced by the realism of Caravaggio, as well as the classicism of the Italian Renaissance. Their paintings are known for their depictions of the lives of ordinary people, with a particular focus on the rural poor. They often depicted large groups of people in their paintings, which were characterized by a strong sense of unity and community.
The Le Nain brothers' works were well received in their own time and continue to be highly regarded today. They are considered to be some of the most important artists of the French Baroque period, and their paintings are still highly sought after by art collectors and museums. Some of their most famous works include "Peasant Family in an Interior," "The Poor School," and "Peasant Family in an Interior with a Dog."
The Le Nain brothers' legacy as artists lies in their ability to capture the spirit of their time and to provide an honest and unsentimental view of the lives of the rural poor. Their paintings remain an important part of the art historical canon, and their influence can still be seen in the works of contemporary artists.
The Le Nain brothers' work is characterized by its simplicity and lack of ornamentation. They focused on capturing the essence of their subjects, rather than providing a highly finished or polished representation. This style was a departure from the more ornate and decorative painting that was popular in France at the time.
The Le Nain brothers were known for their ability to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in their paintings. They used light to create a sense of depth and to evoke a specific feeling or emotion. Their use of light, in particular, was highly innovative for their time and helped to create a more naturalistic style of painting.
The Le Nain brothers worked primarily in oil on canvas, but they also created works in other mediums, such as fresco and etching.
The Le Nain brothers' works often had a moral or religious message, as was common in the Baroque period. For example, some of their paintings depict the lives of the poor and suggest the need for compassion and charity. Other works depict religious scenes or allegorical images that were intended to convey a message or a lesson.
Although the Le Nain brothers worked together and shared a common style, each of them had a distinct artistic personality. Antoine was known for his skill in capturing the likeness of his subjects, Louis for his ability to create a sense of movement and atmosphere, and Mathieu for his mastery of light and color.
The Le Nain brothers' works can be found in museums and private collections all over the world, including the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Antoine, Louis, and Mathieu were born into a family of artists and craftsmen, and it is believed that they learned their trade from their father. They worked together in a style that was heavily influenced by the realism of Caravaggio, as well as the classicism of the Italian Renaissance. Their paintings are known for their depictions of the lives of ordinary people, with a particular focus on the rural poor. They often depicted large groups of people in their paintings, which were characterized by a strong sense of unity and community.
The Le Nain brothers' works were well received in their own time and continue to be highly regarded today. They are considered to be some of the most important artists of the French Baroque period, and their paintings are still highly sought after by art collectors and museums. Some of their most famous works include "Peasant Family in an Interior," "The Poor School," and "Peasant Family in an Interior with a Dog."
The Le Nain brothers' legacy as artists lies in their ability to capture the spirit of their time and to provide an honest and unsentimental view of the lives of the rural poor. Their paintings remain an important part of the art historical canon, and their influence can still be seen in the works of contemporary artists.
The Le Nain brothers' work is characterized by its simplicity and lack of ornamentation. They focused on capturing the essence of their subjects, rather than providing a highly finished or polished representation. This style was a departure from the more ornate and decorative painting that was popular in France at the time.
The Le Nain brothers were known for their ability to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in their paintings. They used light to create a sense of depth and to evoke a specific feeling or emotion. Their use of light, in particular, was highly innovative for their time and helped to create a more naturalistic style of painting.
The Le Nain brothers worked primarily in oil on canvas, but they also created works in other mediums, such as fresco and etching.
The Le Nain brothers' works often had a moral or religious message, as was common in the Baroque period. For example, some of their paintings depict the lives of the poor and suggest the need for compassion and charity. Other works depict religious scenes or allegorical images that were intended to convey a message or a lesson.
Although the Le Nain brothers worked together and shared a common style, each of them had a distinct artistic personality. Antoine was known for his skill in capturing the likeness of his subjects, Louis for his ability to create a sense of movement and atmosphere, and Mathieu for his mastery of light and color.
The Le Nain brothers' works can be found in museums and private collections all over the world, including the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
28 Le Nain Brothers Paintings
Venus in Vulcan's Forge 1641
Oil Painting
$3235
$3235
Canvas Print
$57.98
$57.98
SKU: LNA-16689
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 150 x 117 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Reims, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 150 x 117 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Reims, France
The Haycart 1641
Oil Painting
$2795
$2795
Canvas Print
$58.81
$58.81
SKU: LNA-16690
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 56 x 72 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 56 x 72 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
The Peasant Meal 1642
Oil Painting
$5678
$5678
Canvas Print
$59.52
$59.52
SKU: LNA-16691
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 97 x 122 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 97 x 122 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Company of Smokers (The Guards) 1643
Oil Painting
$5208
$5208
Canvas Print
$66.09
$66.09
SKU: LNA-16692
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 117 x 137 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 117 x 137 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Peasant Family (The Return from the Baptism) 1642
Oil Painting
$2674
$2674
Canvas Print
$60.08
$60.08
SKU: LNA-16693
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 61 x 78 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 61 x 78 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Last Supper c.1620/48
Oil Painting
$8139
$8139
Canvas Print
$58.96
$58.96
SKU: LNA-16694
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 91 x 118 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 91 x 118 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Peasant Family in an Interior c.1642
Oil Painting
$4485
$4485
Canvas Print
$54.07
$54.07
SKU: LNA-16695
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 113 x 159 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 113 x 159 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Supper at Emmaus c.1642
Oil Painting
$3567
$3567
Canvas Print
$61.61
$61.61
SKU: LNA-16696
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 75 x 92 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 75 x 92 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Adoration of the Shepherds c.1630/32
Oil Painting
$3517
$3517
Canvas Print
$50.70
$50.70
SKU: LNA-16697
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 287 x 140 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 287 x 140 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Milkmaid's Family c.1641
Oil Painting
$1803
$1803
Canvas Print
$65.66
$65.66
SKU: LNA-16698
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 51 x 59 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 51 x 59 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Visit to Grandmother c.1645/48
Oil Painting
$3188
$3188
Canvas Print
$61.47
$61.47
SKU: LNA-16699
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 58 x 73 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 58 x 73 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
The Forge c.1625/48
Oil Painting
$1794
$1794
Canvas Print
$64.26
$64.26
SKU: LNA-16700
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 69 x 57 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 69 x 57 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
The Academy c.1640/49
Oil Painting
$7775
$7775
Canvas Print
$61.75
$61.75
SKU: LNA-16701
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 116 x 146 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 116 x 146 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Portraits in an Interior 1647
Oil Painting
$2245
$2245
Canvas Print
$50.70
$50.70
SKU: LNA-16702
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 28 x 38 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 28 x 38 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Allegory of Victory c.1620/48
Oil Painting
$1676
$1676
Canvas Print
$58.25
$58.25
SKU: LNA-16703
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 151 x 115 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 151 x 115 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
The Dancing Lesson c.1641
Oil Painting
$3589
$3589
Canvas Print
$58.96
$58.96
SKU: LNA-16704
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 95 x 120 cm
Private Collection
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 95 x 120 cm
Private Collection
Village Scene n.d.
Oil Painting
$3244
$3244
Canvas Print
$61.47
$61.47
SKU: LNA-16705
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 94 x 119 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 94 x 119 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia
The Resting Horseman b.1640
Oil Painting
$2107
$2107
Canvas Print
$62.72
$62.72
SKU: LNA-16706
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 54.6 x 67.3 cm
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 54.6 x 67.3 cm
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom
A French Interior c.1645
Oil Painting
$2849
$2849
Canvas Print
$65.53
$65.53
SKU: LNA-16707
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 55.6 x 64.7 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 55.6 x 64.7 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Landscape with Peasants c.1640
Oil Painting
$1597
$1597
Canvas Print
$62.16
$62.16
SKU: LNA-16708
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 46.5 x 57 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 46.5 x 57 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
A Woman and Five Children 1642
Oil Painting
$1637
$1637
Canvas Print
$50.70
$50.70
SKU: LNA-16709
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 21.8 x 29.2 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 21.8 x 29.2 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Four Figures at a Table c.1643
Oil Painting
$1794
$1794
Canvas Print
$62.59
$62.59
SKU: LNA-16710
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 44.8 x 55 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 44.8 x 55 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
The Adoration of the Shepherds c.1640
Oil Painting
$3235
$3235
Canvas Print
$60.91
$60.91
SKU: LNA-16711
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 109.2 x 138.7 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 109.2 x 138.7 cm
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
Dice Players (The Gamblers) c.1630/80
Oil Painting
$3150
$3150
Canvas Print
$59.10
$59.10
SKU: LNA-16712
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 93 x 119.7 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Antoine, Louis and Mathieu Le Nain
Original Size: 93 x 119.7 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands