Jacques-Antoine Arlaud
Born in 1668.
Died in 1743.
Jacques-Antoine Arlaud was a miniaturist whose activity took place chiefly in Paris. He is known for his portraits as well as for his representations of religious and mythological subjects. In addition to his pictorial œuvre, Arlaud was also a collector, attesting to his interest in the art and culture of his time.
The details of his career and influence remain partly obscure, leaving open questions about his impact on the Parisian art world of the eighteenth century.