Pierre Brebiette; François Langlois

Pierre Brebiette and François Langlois were printmakers active during the 17th century, documented specifically around 1626. Their collaborative work primarily explored classical, often mythological, themes, characterized by dynamic compositions featuring satyrs, nymphs, and putti.

Twelve of their prints are represented in major museum collections, attesting to the quality and historical significance of the Pierre Brebiette; François Langlois prints. The National Gallery of Art is among the institutions holding their work. Their thematic focus centered on bucolic and Bacchic subjects, blending classical figuration with vigorous, expressive rendering.

Representative works held in collections include Dancing Nymphs and Satyrs, Drunken Silenus, and Female Satyr with Children on an Altar. Other documented prints, such as Putti and Satyrs Shooting Arrows and Putto Herding Goats through Garlands, reinforce their consistent interest in the interplay between nature and mythology. As historical works, these compositions often reside in the public domain, allowing for the widespread availability of high-quality prints for scholars and collectors.

12 works in collection

Works in Collection