Jean-Baptiste Martin: The Master of Battle Jean-Baptiste Martin, often known as “Martin des Batailles,” stands as a towering figure in the history of 17th and 18th-century French art. More than simply a painter, he was a meticulous designer, a skilled decorator, and ultimately, the driving force behind some of the most dramatic and influential tapestries commissioned by Louis XIV and his successors. His legacy isn’t just found in indi…