Jean Baptiste Martin

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Born: 1659

Death: 1735

Biography:

Jean-Baptiste Martin, known as "Martin des Batailles" (1659, Paris - 8 October 1735, Paris) was a French painter, decorator and designer who specialized in drawings for tapestries. He was best known for battle scenes, hence his nickname. His father was a building contractor employed by the Bâtiments du Roi. He began his career in the workshops of t...

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