Jean de Beaumetz
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Philip the Bold
Philip the Bold , also Philip II, Duke of Burgundy , was the fourth and youngest son of King John II of France and his wife, Bonne of Luxembourg. By his marriage to Margaret III, Countess of Flanders, he also became Count Philip II of Flanders, Count Philip IV of Artois and Count-Palatine Philip IV...
, for whom he painted numerous works, and decorated, among other chapels, that of the Castle of Argilli
Argilly
Argilly is a commune in the Côte-d'Or department in Bourgogne in eastern France.-Population:...
, in Burgundy. Some of his mural paintings are still preserved at château de Germolles
Château de Germolles
The château is situated in Burgundy, not far from Beaune and Chalon-sur-Saône. It is the best preserved residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Built during the second part of the 14th century, this château is important for the history of the region...
. Jean de Beaumetz was employed by his patron from about 1375 to 1395.