The Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Écouen invites you to a unique experience through the exhibition Antoine Caron (1521-1599): The Theater of History, co-produced with the RMN-GP. The exhibition, which runs from April 5 to July 3, 2023, highlights this major French artist of the Renaissance, Antoine Caron, whose career spanned five monarchs, from François I to Henri IV, as well as the queen mother Catherine de Médicis.
The exhibition brings together more than 90 works byAntoine Caron and his circle, some presented to the public for the first time. Among the highlights are the eight tapestries of La Tenture des Valois commissioned by Catherine de Medici, brought together for the first time in France since the 16th century.
The exhibition's original itinerary highlights the deep ties between Caron and the Italian artists Primaticcio and Niccolò dell'Abate, as well as the exchanges between painting, drawing, sculpture and tapestry. The works come from prestigious French and international institutions such as the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Louvre Museum, the Gallerie degli Uffizi in Florence and the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
Antoine Caron, a Renaissance artist in the service of five successive kings of France and Catherine de Medici, worked on the construction sites of the Château de Fontainebleau, where he trained with Italian painters such as Rosso Fiorentino, Primaticcio and Niccolò dell'Abate. The exhibition highlights Caron's success and popularity with his contemporaries. The Tenture des Valois, composed of eight tapestries, is an example of Caron's work and his influential style.
Commissioned by Catherine de Medici and presented to her granddaughter, Christine de Lorraine, the tapestries have not been exhibited together since their arrival in Florence in 1589. The compositions are associated with several drawings by Caron, made around 1573-1574, and present a gallery of portraits of the royal family and the court. The hanging responds to a dynastic and diplomatic program aimed at unifying the image of the royal family in the context of the Wars of Religion.
The exhibition also examines the work of an anonymous painter from Niccolò dell'Abate's entourage and Caron's influence on subsequent generations. Caron's style, combining classicism and idealism, marked the great French history painting of the following century.
During the exhibition, the Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Écouen offers a specific cultural program combining music, poetry and dance, including guided tours, family dance workshops, shows and concerts. Among the events not to be missed, the Night of the Museums on May 13, 2023 and the Invitation to Dance on July 1, 2023.
Tours
Shows
The exhibition Antoine Caron: The Theater of History is a unique opportunity to rediscover this forgotten artist and to dive into the atmosphere of the Renaissance. Do not miss this exceptional cultural event at the Château d'Écouen.
Practical information :
Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Écouen - 95440 Écouen Tel: 01 34 38 38 50 Open daily except Tuesdays and May 1 From 9:30 am to 12:45 pm - From 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm (5:45 pm from April 16 to September 30). www.musee-renaissance.fr Rates (co-produced by RMN-GP): Full rate: €7 - Reduced rate: €5.50
How to get to the Château d'Écouen?
Do not hesitate to consult the detailed program of events to fully enjoy this unique cultural experience at the Château d'Écouen.
Dates and Opening Time
From April 5, 2023 to July 3, 2023
Location
Château d'Écouen - musée national de la Renaissance
Rue Jean Bullant
95440 Ecouen
Access
Transilien Line H Ecouen-Ezanville station
Official website
musee-renaissance.fr
