Jean Baptiste Joseph Wicar (French, 1762–1834)

JanJean Baptiste Joseph Wicar was born in Lille, France on January 22, 1762.¹

In 1793, Wicar was appointed curator of the antiques section at the Central Museum of Arts.¹

In 1797, Wicar was a member of the commission of sciences and arts during the Italian campaign, accompanying General Bonaparte.¹

FebJean Baptiste Joseph Wicar died in Rome on February 27, 1834, at the age of 72.²