Search the Collection

Jean Petitot

(1607-1691), Miniaturist; son of Faulle Petitot

Sitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 6 portraits
Jean Petitot was a Swiss painter who was the first great miniature portraitist in enamel. The son of the sculptor Faulle Petitot, he was apprenticed to a Swiss jeweller from 1622 to 1626. About 1633 he went to France, where he probably became the pupil of Jean and Henri Toutin, the originators of the art of painting miniature portraits in enamel. By 1637 Petitot had arrived in England, where he was patronised by Charles I and his court. On the outbreak of the civil wars, Petitot moved to France, where for many years he enjoyed the patronage of Louis XIV and his courtiers.

 Like voting
is closed

Thanks for Liking

Please Like other favourites!
If they inspire you please support our work.

Make a donation Close

List Thumbnail

Category

Comments back to top

We are currently unable to accept new comments, but any past comments are available to read below.

If you need information from us, please use our Archive enquiry service . Please note that we cannot provide valuations. You can buy a print or greeting card of most illustrated portraits. Select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Buy a Print button. Prices start at around £6 for unframed prints, £16 for framed prints. If you wish to license an image, select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Use this image button, or contact our Rights and Images service. We digitise over 8,000 portraits a year and we cannot guarantee being able to digitise images that are not already scheduled.