Simon Julien

Simon Julien was an artist active during the mid-eighteenth century, with documented production spanning the period 1745 to 1773. Their artistic output consists primarily of drawings and prints, focusing largely on religious and preparatory design subjects.

Five works attributed to the artist are currently held in prominent international collections, including the Rijksmuseum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. These works include three prints and two drawings.

Julien’s graphic repertoire frequently addressed biblical narratives, demonstrated by the prints The Martyrdom of Saint Hippolytus and two records titled Moses on Sinai (Le tables de Loi judaique). The drawing The Holy Family Served by Angels further confirms this focus on sacred imagery. A notable drawing, Ontwerp van de betimmering en decoratie van een zaal, indicates Julien’s involvement in architectural or decorative design, pointing toward a versatile practice during the era.

The representation of Simon Julien prints and drawings in these institutions affirms their historical significance within eighteenth-century European art. Today, researchers often utilize digital collections where historical artworks, including some by Julien, are in the public domain. The availability of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork enables detailed study and the creation of museum-quality reproductions of these historical records.