The Life and Career of Simon de Châlons
Simon de Châlons, also known as Simon de Mailhy or Simon Châlons, was a Renaissance painter born in Châlons-en-Champagne, France. He was active in Avignon from 1532 until 1561. During his time in Avignon, he collaborated with the painter Henri Guigues in 1532, eventually taking over his workshop and marrying his widow in 1533. His career spanned approximately thirty years, during which he served many prestigious patrons. He is well-documented in notarial archives, and his testament was discovered in 1891.
Notable Works and Artistic Legacy
The artist's oeuvre includes several significant religious works. One notable piece is The Unbelief of Saint Thomas, which was begun by Pierre Malet in 1534 and completed by Simon de Châlons in 1535; the reverse of this work depicts The Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene. Other documented works include:
Questions & Answers
Where are Simon de Châlons's artworks grouped by technique?
To find all works by Simon de Châlons in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.
Can I browse Simon de Châlons's works by mood?
Simon de Châlons's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.
How can I see every artwork made by Simon de Châlons?
Every work by Simon de Châlons on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
What colors did Simon de Châlons use most often?
The Palette Genome of Simon de Châlons is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
