Antoine Jacquard

Antoine Jacquard is documented exclusively as a printmaker active in the late sixteenth century, with his verifiable period of activity placed specifically in 1572. While details regarding his biography are sparse, his surviving graphic output establishes him as a contributor to the printmaking traditions of the era.

The scope of his known work, as represented in museum holdings, consists of 15 prints. These works demonstrate a breadth of thematic interests, ranging from classical mythology to military subjects and geographical representations. Notable surviving pieces include the mythological composition Apollo and Daphne, the historical scene Execution, and the more generalized subjects General and Landscape. This body of work confirms Jacquard’s proficiency across varied subjects in the medium.

The institutional significance of Antoine Jacquard prints is validated by their inclusion in major repositories. His works are preserved in the collections of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Today, these historical documents are often made accessible as downloadable artwork, entering the public domain. Scans derived from original museum-quality prints are frequently available for study or as free art prints for educational use.