Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

Jean-Baptiste Rigaud was an artist whose active career is documented around 1681, focusing primarily on the creation of detailed prints, likely depicting architectural and landscape views.

His artistic output is represented internationally through institutional holdings. Fifteen of Jean-Baptiste Rigaud’s prints are preserved in museum collections, establishing his legacy as a significant printmaker of the late 17th century. These works demonstrate a consistent dedication to the precise rendering required for producing high-quality prints used to document or disseminate views of monumental spaces and royal grounds.

The National Gallery of Art holds examples of his work. Specific titles represented in collections include the architectural prints L'Arc de Triomphe, L'Isle Royalle, L'Obelisque, La Colonade, and La Salle aux Marronniers. Due to their age and historical importance, these detailed Jean-Baptiste Rigaud prints are generally available in the public domain for research and study.