Description: (Painter)
Nicolas Froment, a French painter of the Early Renaissance associated with the Second School of Avignon, was known for his impressive altarpieces and religious paintings. Influenced by the Flemish style, he is recognized for his exceptional work, including the Retable des Pérussis housed at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. This masterpiece portrays the adoration of the empty cross on Golgotha and exemplifies Froment's dedication to creating religious art, particularly altarpieces. His professional life was centered around producing religious artworks, establishing him as a significant artist of his era.