Jean II Restout
1692–1768 · French · 11 artworks
Rococosoft brushworkpastel color palettestheatrical compositionsexpressive figural posesdetailed drapery
artist bio
Jean II Restout was a French painter from a family of artists, known for his religious and historical scenes, as well as portraits. He played a significant role in the transition from the Baroque to the Rococo style in French painting.
what you'll learn
Studying Restout's work allows students to understand the Rococo style's characteristics, including its elegant compositions and use of color, and how religious and historical narratives were depicted during this period. Students can also learn about portraiture conventions of the time.
related: Francois Boucher, Jean-Honore Fragonard, Jacques-Louis David
11 artworks
Portrait of the abbot Tournus (1672-1733)
1725
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Portrait of a man with a red coat
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Portrait of a Carthusian Monk
1715
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Hector Taking Leave Of Andromache
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Portrait of Pierre Vigné, called Vigné de Vigny (1690-1772), half-length
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Portrait of a gentleman with a letter
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Pentecost
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Abraham and the three angels
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Portrait of Reverend Father Michelangelo
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Hagar and the angel
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Ananias Restoring the Sight of St Paul
1719
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