Jean Bérain the Elder
French artist (1640-1711)
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Summary
Jean Bérain the Elder was born on June 4, 1640[1], in Saint-Mihiel[2]. He died on January 24, 1711[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a painter[5], decorator[6], printmaker[7], designer[8], and visual artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Louise Marguerite Bérain[11], Jean Bérain the Younger[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: theatre designer[14], costume designer[15], draftsperson[16], architect[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Movement: Baroque[19]
- Commons category: Jean Berain I[20]
- Family name: Bérain[21]
- Given name: Jean[22]
- Work location: Paris[23]
- Student of: Charles Le Brun[24]
- Described by source: Q104670922[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Commons Creator page: Jean Berain I[28]
- Name in native language: Jean Bérain père[29]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1655[30]
- End of work period: January 1, 1711[31]
Why It Matters
Jean Bérain the Elder has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Jean Bérain the Elder born?
Jean Bérain the Elder's place of birth was Saint-Mihiel[2].
Where did Jean Bérain the Elder die?
Jean Bérain the Elder died in Paris[4].
What did Jean Bérain the Elder do for work?
Jean Bérain the Elder worked as a painter[5], decorator[6], printmaker[7], designer[8], and visual artist[9].