Jean-Baptiste Martin (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ batist maʁtɛ̃]; 1659, Paris – 8 October 1735, Paris), known as "Martin des Batailles" was a French painter, decorator and designer who specialized in drawings for tapestries. He was best known for battle scenes, hence his nickname.
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👉 Jean-Baptiste Martin in the context of Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture
The Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (French: [akademi ʁwajal də pɛ̃tyʁ e də skyltyʁ]; English: "Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture") was founded in 1648 in Paris, France. It was the premier art institution of France during the latter part of the Ancien Régime until it was abolished in 1793 during the French Revolution. It included most of the important painters and sculptors, maintained almost total control of teaching and exhibitions, and afforded its members preference in royal commissions.