Jean Marc Nattier

MarJean-Marc Nattier was born in Paris, France on March 17, 1685.¹

The publication in 1710 of engravings based on drawings of the Marie de' Medici cycle by Peter Paul Rubens in the Luxembourg Palace made Nattier famous.¹

In 1715, he went to Amsterdam, where he painted portraits of Tsar Peter the Great and Empress Catherine.¹

Jean-Marc Nattier became a member of the Academy in 1718.²

The financial crisis of 1720 dealt a significant economic blow to Nattier, prompting a major shift in his artistic focus towards portraiture.¹

The financial crisis of 1720 caused by John Law's schemes all but ruined Nattier, forcing him to devote his energy to portraiture.¹

NovJean-Marc Nattier died in Paris on November 7, 1766, at the age of 81.¹