French’s work is defined by its medieval sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Head of an Apostle
French; Paris
Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: The Ascension
French; Picardy
Virgin and Child
Northern French
Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Virgin and Child
Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: The Last Supper
Diptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ
Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Pentecost
Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln
Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Honoré
Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint John the Baptist
Archangel Michael Overcoming the Devil
French
Hercules and Lychas
Artist unknown (French, active 19th century) After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757–1822)
Female Tomb Figure
Portrait of a Lady
Artist unknown (French or Swiss, active 18th century)
Panel Emblematical of the Arts
Virgin of the Annunciation
Saint John the Baptist
French; possibly Provence
Capital with Lions
French; Charente
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Chester French (American, 1850–1931)