Jean-Baptiste Nini

Jean-Baptiste Nini was an artist specializing in metalwork, recorded as being active between 1700 and 1870. His known body of work consists of distinctive cast plaques and medallion portraits.

Nini’s work is characterized by portraiture, centering notably on the depiction of the American Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin. Specific documented works represented in institutional holdings include the plaques titled Benjamin Franklin and Plaque Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, along with an Untitled piece. A total of three metalworks by Nini are represented in prominent collections.

The detailed craftsmanship required for these castings establishes them as museum-quality examples of period decorative art. Jean-Baptiste Nini's work is preserved in major institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As pieces from this timeframe transition into the public domain, items like these specialized portraits occasionally become available as Jean-Baptiste Nini prints, furthering access to his historical output.