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Grégoire Huret - Doubting Thomas, from The Passion of Christ, plate 28

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Grégoire Huret - Doubting Thomas, from The Passion of Christ, plate 28

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Grégoire Huret (French, Lyon 1606–1670 Paris)

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Gregoire Huret was known for his skills as a draughtsman and worked in a variety of media, including pen and ink, chalk and charcoal. Huret specialised in drawing landscapes, cityscapes and architectural scenes. Huret's work was highly sought after during his lifetime and he received commissions from prominent individuals and institutions throughout France. He was particularly renowned for his detailed and accurate depictions of buildings and architectural features. Huret's drawings were often used as studies for paintings or engravings, and he collaborated with many of the leading artists of his day. His work was also influential in the development of the French landscape tradition, which emphasised the beauty of the natural world. Huret died in 1670 at the age of 64, leaving a legacy as one of the most accomplished draughtsmen of his time. His drawings are still admired today for their precision, detail and beauty.

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1600 - 1700
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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