Matthieu Elias
Dunkirk painter of religious altar-pieces
Matheiu Elias, Elyas, or Elie, was born at Peena, near Cassel, in 1658. His parents were extremely poor, and he was employed when a boy in attending cattle, in which humble situation he was noticed by a painter of Dunkirk, named Philippe De Corbehem, tracing objects on the ground. The artist, struck with the singularity of the circumstance and the evident disposition of the boy, prevailed on his mother to entrust him to his care. After instructing him for some time he sent him to Paris for improvement, where he met with employment, and resided several years. On the death of De Corbehem, he settled at Dunkirk, and painted some altar-pieces for the churches in that town and its neighbourhood. He died at Dunkirk in 1741.
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- Philippe De Corbehem Master
Artworks by this artist
- Jean de La Barrière blessing a cardinal 1706
- The Blessed Abbot having retired to the Château de Montaigu, soldiers of the league arrive to capture him as he leaves 1706
- The Blessed Abbot, near death, receives the blessing of the pope, who sends for this purpose Cardinal d’Ossat, a close friend of the saint, whose teacher he had been 1706
- The arrest of Jean de La Barrière by the League at Lombez 1706[-]07
- Fatally wounded, King Henry III informs the Blessed Abbot of his condition and recommends himself to his prayers 1706[-]07
- Supporters of the league pursue the Blessed Abbot to Rome 1707
- Feuillant monks carry the bier with the body of Jean de la Barrière 1706[-]07
- Reception of the heart and head of the Blessed Father Dom Jean de la Barrière, brought from Rome to his Abbey of Feuillants in 1626 1706[-]07
- To satisfy the devotion of the people, they are forced to leave the Blessed Abbot’s body on display for three days; many miracles are performed 1706[-]07
- Foundation of a second Feuillant monastery in Rome, dedicated to Saint Bernard, in 1594 1706