Jean-Marc Nattier (1685–1766) was a prominent French Rococo portrait painter renowned for his elegant and refined depictions. Born in Paris, Nattier honed his craft under the tutelage of his father, Marc Nattier. His career flourished as he gained patronage from the French aristocracy, including King Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour. Nattier's distinctive style merged classical elements with a delicate use of color and texture, capturing the grace and opulence of his subjects. His legacy persists through iconic portraits like "Madame de Pompadour as Diana," his portraits of Peter the Great, or of "Marie Leszczyńska, Reading the Bible"
Jean-Marc Nattier (1685–1766) was a prominent French Rococo portrait painter renowned for his elegant and refined depictions. Born in Paris, Nattier honed his craft under the tutelage of his father, Marc Nattier. His career flourished as he gained patronage from the French aristocracy, including King Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour. Nattier's distinctive style merged classical elements with a delicate use of color and texture, capturing the grace and opulence of his subjects. His legacy persists through iconic portraits like "Madame de Pompadour as Diana," his portraits of Peter the Great, or of "Marie Leszczyńska, Reading the Bible"
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