Georges de La Tour: a major exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André

From September 11, 2025 to January 25, 2026, the Musée Jacquemart-André is devoting a retrospective to Georges de La Tour, the twentieth-century master of chiaroscuro. A unique dive into the world of a long-forgotten French painter, right in the heart of Paris.

This autumn, the Musée Jacquemart-André pays tribute to Georges de La Tour, a major but little-known figure in 17th-century French painting. The exhibition, on view from September 11, 2025 to January 25, 2026, offers a rare look at this artist from Lorraine, often considered theFrench heir to Caravaggio, whose treatment of light continues to fascinate art historians and enthusiasts alike.

A major artistic rediscovery

Long forgotten, Georges de La Tour was not rediscovered until the early 20th century. Some of his works were even wrongly attributed to other, more fashionable painters. Yet his paintings – imbued with realism, spirituality and a keen sense of detail – reveal a singular talent. The Paris exhibition brings together more than thirty works, many of the forty or so officially recognized to date, from international public and private collections.

Signature chiaroscuro

Influenced by Caravaggio, but also by Dutch and French painters, Georges de La Tour’s masterful use of chiaroscuro set him apart. Light, often the only source in his paintings, creates a theatrical, even mystical atmosphere, reinforcing the emotional power of his scenes. This style, far removed from the trends of his time, lends his work a rare timelessness.

An artist appreciated by the powerful

A native of Lorraine, he became painter to Louis XIII and worked for Cardinal Richelieu. Despite his originality, he was recognized by the elite of his time, without ever bending to the prevailing artistic fashions. Today, this stylistic independence is hailed as one of the strengths of his work.

A must-see exhibition in Paris

Housed in a private mansion on Boulevard Haussmann, the Musée Jacquemart-André has established itself as a prestigious exhibition venue. This cultural event restores Georges de La Tour to his rightful place in art history, and offers visitors a fresh look atFrench Baroque aesthetics.

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