C. Jacquinet

C. Jacquinet was a printmaker active in the mid-17th century, with documented production dated specifically to 1635. Biographical information concerning Jacquinet’s nationality or personal history remains sparse, derived primarily from the highly specialized technical and decorative prints attributed to the artist.

Jacquinet’s artistic output focused on the design field, specifically creating detailed engravings and etchings illustrating components and ornamentation for firearms. The known works highlight the artist’s skill in depicting intricate metalwork and highly stylized patterns relevant to arms manufacture during the period.

Nine of Jacquinet’s prints are currently represented in museum collections, including works held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These include plates from the pivotal series Plusieurs Models des plus nouuelles manieres qui sont en usage en l'Art de Arquebuzerie. Documented plates from this series include Plate One, Plate Five, Plate Seven, Plate Eight, and Plate Nine, which serve as invaluable records of early modern design standards for arquebus components.

These historical C. Jacquinet prints offer essential documentation for the study of 17th-century decorative arts and military craftsmanship. As objects of significant historical value, they are often reproduced today as museum-quality images, with many originating from collections available in the public domain.