Valentin is reasonably identified as the son of a Valentin de Boulogne of Coulommiers-en-Brie. He was in Rome by 1620; he was influenced by Manfredi and Caravaggio.
Most of the attributions to him are traditional, but stylistically coherent and convincing. His 'Martyrdom of Saints Processus and Martinian' (Vatican, Rome) is documented as of 1629-30. He died in Rome in 1632.
Valentin de Boulogne
1591 - 1632
Paintings by Valentin de Boulogne
The four stages of human life are represented by figures with objects relating to their age. Childhood holds an empty bird trap, showing his innocence and naivety: he has let the bird escape. Youth plays a lute, symbolising pleasure and desire. Adulthood in armour wears a victor’s laurel wreath a...
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