Saint Jean-Baptiste — Joseph Marie Vien

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Artist: Joseph Marie Vien
Date: 1746
Location: Musée Fabre

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THE ARTIST

Joseph Marie Vien

Joseph-Marie Vien, the last royal painter before the French Revolution, bridged the gap between Rococo charm and the emerging Neoclassical style.

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