(1585–1642)
Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu
Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu
L’Éminence rouge
Richelieu in Literature:
• Dumas, Alexandre (1802-1870): The Three Musketeers (English)
Richelieu in Art:
Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680)
Cardinal Richelieu
c.1642
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Ingres, J.A.D. (1780-1867)
Statue dite “Bacchus Richelieu”
1793
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton
Works commissioned by him:
Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Le Triomphe de Silène
c.1636
National Gallery, London
| Born | September 9 | 1585 | Paris (France) |
| Died | December 4 | 1642 | Paris (France) |
| Cause of death | Tuberculosis |
| Occupation | Art Collector | Clergyman |
| Occupation | Minister | Statesman |
| Titles | Cardinal | Duke |