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| Jean-Baptiste Santerre (1651–1717) | ||||||||||
| A French painter and draughtsman, Santerre was born in Magny-en-Vexin, near Pontoise. He first studied under François Lemaire and later with Bon Boulogne. In 1704, he joined the Academy and exhibited at the leading salons in Paris. Santerre was known for his careful approach, experimenting with pigments and eventually limiting himself to five colours, which he trusted, delaying the varnishing of his paintings for up to ten years. His body of work was small, but his portraits and domestic scenes were marked by precise design and harmonious colours. He also founded an academy for female students at Versailles, drawing many of his models from there. While his religious works were of a high standard, their sensual nature provoked outrage among his contemporaries. His style is often seen as a precursor to Rococo. Santerre died in Paris. | ||||||||||
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