Étienne’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Battle of the Naked Men, from Combats and Triumphs
Etienne Delaune French, 1518/19-c.1583

Music
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

The Death of Adonis
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Combat of Centaurs and Lapiths, from Combats and Triumphs
Etienne Delaune French, 1518/19-c.1583

Apollo and the Muses
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Geometry
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Abraham Receiving the Three Angels
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Lucretia
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Narcissus
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Perspective
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Lot and His Daughters
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Architecture
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Battle of Cavaliers and Infantrymen
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Abraham's Sacrifice
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Astrology
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Battle of Men and Animals, from Combats and Triumphs
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

The River Nile
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Grotesque Battle, from Combats and Triumphs
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Mercury
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583

Battle of Horsemen and Foot Soldiers, from Combats and Triumphs
Etienne Delaune French, c. 1519-1583