Jean Barbault
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Jean Barbault, a French painter and engraver
, who resided some time at Rome, was born about 1705. As a painter he is little known, but he etched a set of prints of 'Les plus beaux Monuments de Rome ancienne,' as well as two other series of archaeological plates. He likewise executed a few engravings, amongst which are the 'Martyrdom of St. Peter,' after Subleyras
, and the 'Arrival of Columbus in America,' after Solimena
. He died in Rome in 1765 or 1766.
Engraving
Engraving is the practice of incising a design on to a hard, usually flat surface, by cutting grooves into it. The result may be a decorated object in itself, as when silver, gold, steel, or glass are engraved, or may provide an intaglio printing plate, of copper or another metal, for printing...
, who resided some time at Rome, was born about 1705. As a painter he is little known, but he etched a set of prints of 'Les plus beaux Monuments de Rome ancienne,' as well as two other series of archaeological plates. He likewise executed a few engravings, amongst which are the 'Martyrdom of St. Peter,' after Subleyras
Pierre Subleyras
Pierre Subleyras was a French painter, active during the late-Baroque and early-Neoclassic period, mainly in Italy....
, and the 'Arrival of Columbus in America,' after Solimena
Francesco Solimena
Francesco Solimena was a prolific Italian painter of the Baroque era, one of an established family of painters and draughtsmen.-Biography:Francesco Solimena was born in Canale di Serino, near Avellino....
. He died in Rome in 1765 or 1766.