About Marc Restout
Lived 1616 – 1684 (aged 68). Marc Restout was a French painter and politician.
Marc Restout (14 February 1616, in Caen, Province of Normandy – 3 April 1684, in Caen) was a French painter. The son of Marguerin Restout, he was a member of the Restout dynasty of painters. A prolific artist, he gained considerable reputation in Flanders, Holland and Rome, having accompanied Nicolas Poussin to Rome in 1642. At the time of his death he held the position of échevin (municipal magistrate) in Caen.
He had ten children, most of whom also became painters, including Jacques Restout, Eustache Restout, Jean I Restout, Charles Restout, Thomas Restout, Pierre Restout and Marc Antoine Restout.
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Who was Marc Restout?
French painter (1616-1684)
When was Marc Restout born?
Marc Restout was born on 14 February 1616 in Caen.
When did Marc Restout die?
Marc Restout died on 3 April 1684 in Caen.
What was Marc Restout's occupation?
Marc Restout was a painter and politician.
What nationality was Marc Restout?
Marc Restout was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marc Restout. https://biography.guide/marc-restout/
MLA: "Marc Restout." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marc-restout/.
Chicago: "Marc Restout." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marc-restout/.
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