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Jean Colombe
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Jean Colombe (Latin: Ioannes Colombus; c. 1430 – c. 1493) was a French miniature painter and illuminator of manuscripts. He is best known for his work in Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. He was a son of Philippe Colombe and his wife Guillemette and thus the brother of the sculptor Michel Colombe.
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Jean Colombe | |
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Born | c. 1430 |
Died | c. 1493 (aged 62–63) |
Nationality | French |
Notable work | Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry |
Patron(s) | Louis de Laval, Charles I, Duke of Savoy, Charlotte of Savoy |
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