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Le Brun

The painter who decorated Vaux-le-Vicomte.

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Also known as M. Lebrun

First appearance: The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Le Brun shows up with force in The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The painter is putting the finishing touches on the king's portrait; Fouquet embraces him in gratitude.
In the storyThe Château de Vaux-le-VicomteOpen this moment free

Le Brun first appears in 0223 218 the ch teau de vaux le vicomte.

In The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: The painter is putting the finishing touches on the king's portrait; Fouquet embraces him in gratitude.

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23 connections

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MEMennevilleJDJean de La Fon…BDBaisemeaux de …LELenôtreGMGeneral MonckLBLe Brun

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Artists and craftsmen of Vaux
  • Central political and personal players
  • Fouquet's inner circle
  • Minor courtiers, servants, and historical figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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