Jean Bérain
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Jean Bérain may refer to:
- Jean Bérain the ElderJean Bérain the ElderJean Berain the Elder was a draughtsman and designer, painter and engraver of ornament, the artistic force in the Royal office of the Menus-Plaisirs du Roi where all the designs originated for court spectacle, from fêtes to funerals, and many designs for furnishings not covered by the Bâtiments du...
(1638–1711) - Jean Bérain the YoungerJean Bérain the YoungerJean Bérain the Younger was a French designer, and son of Jean Bérain the Elder.He was his father's pupil, and exercised the same official functions after his father's death. Thus he planned the funeral ceremonies at Saint Denis Basilica on the death of the Dauphin, and afterwards made the designs...
(1678–1726)