Gabriel Blanchard

He was, in 1668, elected Academician on the merits of an allegorical painting of the 'Birth of Louis XIV,' now at Versailles; but his most successful work was a picture of 'St.

Andrew,' which he painted for the Goldsmiths' Guild.

He became keeper of the royal collection, and successively assistant professor, professor, and, in 1699, treasurer of the Academy.

Two of his sons, Nicolas and Philippe Thomas, were likewise painters.

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