Charles Coguin, Abbot of Anchin

Jean Bellegambe

ca. 1509–13 · Oil on wood · European Paintings

Charles Coguin was the superior of the Benedictine monastery of Saint Sauveur d'Anchin, near Douai, from 1511 to 1547 and during his years there commissioned many works from Bellegambe. This portrait, which has been cut down at the top and bottom, was the left wing of a triptych.

Artist

Jean Bellegambe

Date

ca. 1509–13

Medium

Oil on wood

Department

European Paintings

Credit line

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931