About Guy François
Lived 1578 – 1650 (aged 71–72). Guy François was a French painter.
Guy François (1578 – 1650) was a French painter.
Biography He was born in Le Puy and travelled to Italy, where he worked in the workshop of Carlo Saraceni in Venice during the years 1615–1619. He signed his works "Guido Francesco". He is known for religious works in the style of Caravaggio.
He died in Le Puy-en-Velay.
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Who was Guy François?
French painter (1580-1650)
When was Guy François born?
Guy François was born in 1578 in Le Puy-en-Velay.
When did Guy François die?
Guy François died on 5 October 1650 in Le Puy-en-Velay.
What was Guy François's occupation?
Guy François was a painter.
What nationality was Guy François?
Guy François was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Guy François (painter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Guy François. https://biography.guide/guy-francois/
MLA: "Guy François." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/guy-francois/.
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