The Painter of Grace: The Life and Legacy of Jean-Baptiste Nattier Jean-Baptiste Nattier 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 deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of France, Nattier’s early life was shaped by the influence of his father, Marc Nattier, a respected portrait painter, and his mother, Marie Courtois, a skilled miniaturist. This lineage provided him with an unparalleled foundation, as he r…