Books like Lenoir by Ken Greenhall
Lenoir tells the story of an African who is taken from his homeland and sold as a bond‑servant. Renamed by his master, Dom Twee, an artist’s agent and conniver, he becomes a sought‑after model for famous painters such as Rembrandt. His intelligence and dignity allow him to observe the art, commerce, and social intrigues of the city. Facing a murder accusation, he escapes to Antwerp, where he, along with Twee, is recruited by a traveling Italian Commedia del Arte troupe. Lenoir's natural acting talents shine, and he ultimately finds acclaim as a model and color mixer in the studio of Peter Paul Rubens, posing for the renowned study Four Heads of a Negro.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Ken Greenhall
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