Jean-Baptiste Perronneau

Jean-Baptiste Perronneau was a French portrait painter born in Paris in 1715 and died in Amsterdam in 1783. He was a prominent figure in the Rococo movement, known for his delicate and refined pastel portraits. Perronneau trained under the tutelage of the painter Charles-Joseph Natoire and became a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1746. His work is characterized by its subtle use of color and ability to capture the psychological depth of his sitters. Perronneau traveled extensively across Europe, including stays in England, the Netherlands, and Italy, which helped to broaden his artistic influence. Despite being overshadowed by his contemporary Maurice Quentin de La Tour, Perronneau's portraits remain significant for their elegance and insight into 18th-century society.