Francois BoucherFrench, 1703–1770Renaud et Armide.
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Yes, on view now
Where is “Renaud et Armide.” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 919, Aile Sully, Niveau 2, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Open now· until 6:00 PM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- INV 2720
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2010 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Stéphane Maréchalle
In the life of Francois Boucher
The whole life1720–1770 · Workplace
Paris
1730–1740s
Major Official Commissions for Versailles
He received major commissions for the decoration of the apartments of Versailles: The Royal Virtues (1735) in the Queen's chamber, hunting scenes for the Petits Appartements (1736), Venus and Vulcan (1747) in the Dauphin's apartments, and History for the Royal Library (1743–1746).
21 April 1733
Marriage to Marie-Jeanne Buzeau
He married the seventeen-year-old actress Marie-Jeanne Buzeau, from whom many of his youthful "nymphs" were painted; the marriage produced three children, and his wife engraved his drawings.
1735
Begins Teaching at the Academy
He began teaching at the Academy as an assistant, together with Charles Van Loo and Charles-Joseph Natoire.
1735
Daughter born: Jeanne-Élisabeth Victoire Deshays
4 May 1736
Son born: Juste-Nathan François Boucher
