Delaune, Etienne
⚬1518 - †1583
Etienne Delaune was a French engraver who enjoyed quite some fame during his life. After his death, he became a person of even greater prestige and was an inspiration for many. During his eventful life, he spent most of his time in Paris. Between 1548 and 1552, he worked as a medallist and goldsmith. In 1552 he worked six months for Henri II in Monnaie du Moulin in Paris, where he manufactured coins for the king. As a protestant during the time, he didn't feel safe anymore and after the massacre in 1572 in Saint Barthélemy, he left the country and lived in exile in Strasbourg, Germany. Eventually, he came back to Paris and dies there in 1583. In his work, he was inspired by the art from Fontainebleau, an important place for art at the time. Possibly, he made a journey to Italy where he copied art in miniature versions. How far Delaune developed these drawings is not known.
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