Jean Berain The Elder

สถานที่: Saint-Mihiel

เกิด: 1640

ความตาย: 1711

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Jean Berain The Elder, born in 1640 in Saint-Mihiel, Meuse, in the Austrian Netherlands, was a renowned draughtsman, designer, painter, and engraver of ornament. He is best known for his work as the artistic force behind the Royal office of the Menus-Plaisirs du Roi, where he designed court spectacles, from fêtes to funerals, and furnishings not covered by the Bâtiments du Roi.

Artistic Style and Influence

The 'Berainesque' style, characterized by light arabesques and playful grotesques, was an essential element in the style Régence that led to the French Rocaille and European Rococo. Berain's engravings and those of his son were highly influential beyond the court and Paris, notably in the Low Countries, Germany, and London. His close friendship with Nicodemus Tessin the Younger ensured that Berain's own nuance in the Louis XIV style was transmitted to court circles in Sweden.

Notable Works and Collections

Berain's designs can be found in various museums, including the Camden Local Studies And Archives Centre in London, which houses a vast collection of artworks. Some notable works by Berain include his designs for court spectacles, such as fêtes and funerals, which are now part of the Fondation Cailleux collection in Paris. Key aspects of Berain's work:

• Ornament and design
• Engraving and printing
• Influence on French Rocaille and European Rococo
• Court spectacles and furnishings

Legacy and Impact

Long after his death, the connoisseur Pierre-Jean Mariette wrote of Berain, "Nothing was done, in whatever genre that it might have been, unless it were in his manner, or where he had given designs for it." This testament to Berain's influence can be seen in the many artworks and designs that continue to inspire artists today. For more information on Jean Berain The Elder and his works, visit Wikioo.org or explore the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which houses a vast collection of artworks from the Dutch Golden Age.