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
French; Picardy

Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: The Last Supper
French; Picardy

Diptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ
French; Paris

Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Pentecost
French; Picardy

Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln
French; Picardy

Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Honoré
French; Picardy

Panels from the High Altar of the Charterhouse of Saint-Honoré, Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint John the Baptist
French; Picardy

Archangel Michael Overcoming the Devil
French

Hercules and Lychas
Artist unknown (French, active 19th century) After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757–1822)

Female Tomb Figure
French

Panel Emblematical of the Arts
French

Virgin of the Annunciation
French; Picardy

Saint John the Baptist
French; possibly Provence

Capital with Lions
French; Charente

Virgin and Child
French

Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Chester French (American, 1850–1931)

Head of a Bearded Man
French