Jean-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non

Jean-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non was an artist active during the mid-18th century, with documented professional work spanning the years 1756 through 1773. His surviving artistic output consists primarily of prints focusing on classical architecture, topographical scenes, and religious subjects.

The prints represented in museum collections demonstrate a strong interest in documenting historical sites, particularly those associated with ancient Rome and its surroundings. His documented works include detailed architectural studies such as Ancient Ruins and Ancient Ruins: Ancient Aqueduct, alongside scenic renderings like Part of the Old Appian Way and View of the Rotunda with Stairs on the Tiber. One religious work, Holy Family with Putti, is also recorded.

Five prints attributed to Jean-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non are held in major collections, notably the Cleveland Museum of Art. Given the age and nature of these records of classical sites, many of Jean-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non prints are now considered valuable for scholarly study. Today, several of these historically significant images are available as high-quality prints through public domain collections, often offered as downloadable artwork for educational purposes.