Jean-Baptiste Descamps
Flemish art historian (1714-1791)
Jean-Baptiste Descamps was born on August 28, 1714 in Dunkirk and died on June 30, 1791 in Rouen, aged 76. Recorded occupations: art historian, painter, art educator, writer and draftsperson. Country of citizenship: France. Notable works include “Lives of Flemish, German, and Dutch painters”. Member of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture and Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen.
- Born
- August 28, 1714 · Dunkirk
- Died
- June 30, 1791 · Rouen
- Age at death
- 76
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- art historian, painter, art educator, writer, draftsperson
- Notable works
- Lives of Flemish, German, and Dutch painters
- Wikipedia editions
- 14 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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