Jean Denis Attiret
French missionary and painter
Born
July 31st, 1702
322 years ago
Died
December 8th, 1768
256 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Served as a missionary in China, contributing significantly to cultural exchanges between France and the Qing Dynasty. Attiret also gained prominence as a painter, creating artworks that capture the essence of Chinese culture and religious themes. His work includes significant contributions to the visual arts while adhering to the spiritual mission assigned to him. The blending of Western artistic techniques with Chinese subjects characterized his approach, leaving a legacy that reflects the period's artistic and cultural dynamics.
Served as a missionary in the Qing Dynasty
Created notable paintings that depict Chinese culture
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