Jean Baptiste Nattier: The Painter of Grace Jean Baptiste Nattier (1651 – 1717) stands as a monumental figure in the history of French portraiture, embodying the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the Rococo era and securing his place among the most celebrated artists of his time. Born in Paris to a family of Huguenot merchants—a Protestant minority fleeing persecution—Nattier’s upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for clas…