Sébastien Bourdon (French, 1616–1671)

FebSébastien Bourdon was born on February 2, 1616, in Montpellier, France, and died on May 8, 1671, in Paris.¹

Sébastien Bourdon visited Rome in 1634, marking the start of his artistic career.¹

In 1643, Sébastien Bourdon was commissioned to paint 'The Martyrdom of St. Peter' for the Notre Dame Cathedral.¹

In 1648, Sébastien Bourdon was elected as one of the original twelve elders in charge of the newly founded French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture.²

Sébastien Bourdon was one of the founders of the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in 1648.²

Sébastien Bourdon moved to Sweden in 1652 and served as court painter to Queen Christina.²

MaySébastien Bourdon died in Paris on May 8, 1671, at the age of 55.¹