Jean Barbault

Who is Jean Barbault?

Jean Barbault, a French painter and engraver, who resided some time at Rome, was born about 1705. As a painter he is little known, but he etched a set of prints of 'Les plus beaux Monuments de Rome ancienne,' as well as two other series of archaeological plates. He likewise executed a few engravings, amongst which are the 'Martyrdom of St. Peter,' after Subleyras, and the 'Arrival of Columbus in America,' after Solimena. He died in Rome in 1765 or 1766.