Jean Lepautre

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Jean Lepautre (actually le Pautre) (born June 28, 1618 - † February 2, 1682 ) was a French engraver and etcher .

Life

Le Pautre was the brother of the architect Antoine Le Pautre . He began as an apprentice to the carpenter and building contractor Adam Philippon, with whom he traveled to Rome in 1640 . He developed a special skill as a draftsman . For the work of his master, Curieuses Recherches de plusieurs beaux morceaux d'ornements antiques et modern tant dans la ville de Rome que autres lieux d'Italie , published in 1645, he created numerous engravings. His countless and lavish designs consisted mainly of ceilings, friezes, mantelpiece, door frames and wall decorations. He also designed firebacks, buffets, cupboards, pillar tables and other pieces of furniture.

Le Pautre worked for the tapestry manufactory for a long time . His work is often overloaded and artful. His work comprises around 1,500 copper engravings, including a portrait of himself. Most of them were published as collections under various titles ( Livre de miroirs tables, etc .; Feuillages et autres ornements ; Vases et bordures de miroirs ; Escussons ). In the 19th century they regained importance as models for the style of Louis XIV .

In 1677 Lepautre was admitted to the Paris Academy.

Works

  • Castrum Doloris in funere Sereniß ... Caroli ... Gustavi . Riegel, Norimbergae 1729. ( digitized version )
  • Delineatio Eorum quæ d. 19. Nouemb. Anno 1658. ad Landscoronam gesta sunt, cum Dani Hollandis juncti, - - à Suecis fortiter repellerentur . Riegel, Norimbergae 1729. ( digitized version )
  • Delineatio pompae qua Ser. Sueciae Rex a Ser. Daniae Rege . Riegel, Norimbergae 1729. ( digitized version )
  • Obsidium Haffniense Ao 1658 . Riegel, Norimbergae 1729. ( digitized version )
  • Situs Oppidi Colo in Polonia maiori: ubi Seren. Rex Sueciae audito Regis Poloniae cum copiosissimo exercitu adventu, fluvium Wartam traiecit, aciemq [ue] instruxit ad d. 17 Aug. A. 1655. Riegel, Norimbergae 1729. ( digitized version )

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SURNAME Lepautre, Jean
BRIEF DESCRIPTION French engraver
DATE OF BIRTH June 28, 1618
DATE OF DEATH February 2, 1682