Artist

Jean Le Pautre

Portrait of Jean Le Pautre

French, 1618–1682

Jean Le Pautre was a French Baroque artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at Cleveland Museum of Art. Jean Le Pautre was born in Paris.

Jean Le Pautre or Lepautre was a French designer and engraver, the elder brother of the architect Antoine Le Pautre, the father of the engravers Pierre Le Pautre and Jacques Le Pautre, and the uncle of the sculptor Pierre Lepautre. Jean Le Pautre was an apprentice to a carpenter and builder. In addition to learning mechanical and constructive work, he developed considerable skill with the pencil.

Collections represented

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