Linard Gonthier

Linard Gonthier
Born	1565 France
Occupation(s)	Glass painter, artisan
Years active	16th–17th century
Known for	Stained glass painting and restoration

Linard Gonthier (1565 – post-1642) was a notable French artisan specializing in glass painting, operating primarily in Troyes. He gained recognition for his stained glass creations as well as his restoration efforts, notably at the Sainte-Savine church.

In tribute to his legacy, the city of Troyes has named a street Rue Linard Gonthier after him.

Works

• The stained glass panel titled The Mystical Winepress (1625), located in the fourth chapel on the north side aisle of Troyes Cathedral, illustrates a vine sprouting from Christ’s chest, with apostles integrated among its blossoms.
• A two-sided illustration called Henri IV terrassant un centaure et la Bataille d’Ivry (1610), preserved at the Musée national du château de Pau, was initially designed as a stained glass box for the Arquebuse Hotel in Troyes.
• The piece Un Arquebusier, part of the collection at Troyes’ Musée des Beaux-Arts, was purchased by the municipality in 1884.