Etienne Picart

Etienne Picart was an artist specializing in printmaking, active during the mid-17th century. His documented period of activity spans from 1645 to 1660.

Picart’s historical importance is evidenced by his inclusion in major international collections. Fifteen of his prints are currently represented in museum holdings, including the esteemed collections of the Rijksmuseum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The presence of his work in these institutions confirms the historical and museum-quality of his output.

His known oeuvre includes both portraiture and complex religious compositions. Notable examples of his portraiture include the works François Tallemant, Portret van Adhémar Robert, Portret van Arnaud de Via, and Portret van Aymery de Maignac. A prominent religious subject preserved in collections is Ecce Homo with three angels.

While the original prints are secured in institutional archives, reproductions of Etienne Picart prints are often made accessible to scholars. Many of these historical images are now in the public domain, sometimes available as high-quality prints suitable for research.