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| Jacob van Schuppen (1670–1745) | ||||||||||
| Van Schuppen, born in Paris, was a painter and draughtsman who began his artistic journey under the guidance of his father, the Flemish designer and engraver Pieter van Schuppen, before continuing his studies with his uncle, Nicolas Largilliere, whose influence shaped his work. He became a member of the Paris Academy in 1704 and later worked for the court of Lorraine in Lunéville. In 1716, he moved to Vienna, where he quickly gained recognition as a portrait, historical, and still-life artist. His paintings were marked by a blend of Flemish precision and French elegance, favouring formal portraits, allegorical themes, and academic history painting, often with a theatrical flair and idealised surfaces. He became well-acquainted with Prince Eugène of Savoy, painting his portrait, and in 1720, he was appointed court and chamber painter. By 1726, Van Schuppen was named director of the Vienna Academy, an institution he had helped establish, and the following year, he travelled to Belgium and France. As the academy's director, he taught painting, sculpture, and copperplate engraving, introducing anatomical studies for artists. He died in Vienna. | ||||||||||
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