This particular painting looks more as a sketch than a painting due to the artist Francois Clouet sketching the facial features directly on the panel before applying paint. Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny is a very serene canvas. Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny is portrayed as a powerful man with a stern. His clothing display he has great wealth and power.
Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny was one of the most famous leaders of the French Army of
the 16th century. Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny is known as one of the most disciplined 16th-century leaders of the French army. Coligny was also an advisor to King Charles IX of France. He served in the Italian campaign in 1544 and later was appointed colonel general of the infantry. Coligny was made admiral of France in 1552 and fought the Spanish and was imprisoned for two years. Admiral Gaspard II was active in French Protestant (Huguenot) eventually leading to his death in 1572 during the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre.
Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny by Francois Clout was a piece that stood out in the sea of colors. Very similar to much of the other pieces of the timeline his death brought much attention. In the end it was curiosity of who was the man sketched in the canvas, the story behind, and not his importance in the world.
Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny is a very interesting piece of art. The history of the man illustrated is rich. Coligny had much influence in France, served Italian campaigns, and he was active in Huguenot. The painting itself like much of Clouet’s work was very detailed.