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| Robinet Testard (fl. 1471–1531) | ||||||||||
| Testard was a French illuminator and painter, renowned for his contributions to manuscript illumination. His career began in Poitiers, his probable birthplace, around 1471, where he started as an illuminator. By 1480, he had moved to Cognac, entering the service of Charles, Count of Angoulême. In 1484, Testard was appointed valet de chambre to the count, reflecting his esteemed position within the court. Following the count's death in 1496, Testard continued his service under Louise of Savoy, the count's widow, and remained in her employ until his death in 1531. His artistic style evolved significantly throughout his career. In his early works, he was influenced by the Master of Jouvenel, evident in his initial miniatures. Over time, his style matured, characterised by tightly composed scenes, sharply defined colouring, and a departure from the use of perspective. This evolution aligns with the transition from Gothic traditions to emerging Renaissance influences in French manuscript illumination. Despite the absence of signatures or dates on his works, art historians have attributed numerous manuscripts to Testard based on stylistic analysis. He died in Cognac. | ||||||||||
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