About Jean Baptiste Dieussart
Lived 1635 – 1683 (aged 47–48). Jean Baptiste Dieussart was a sculptor.
Jean Baptiste Dieussart, also Jean Baptista Dusart (c. 1630 – after c. 1683) was a Flemish sculptor who worked in the Dutch Republic and mainly in Sweden. He mainly created lead statues of which only a few have survived to modern times.
Life and work
Dieussart may have been born in Rome (around 1630) and returning to the Swedish mainland around 1679, probably returning to De la Gardie's service. What became of him after 1680 is unknown, as are the date and place of his death.
Most important works
Lead statues "Amor Dei" and "Amor Patriae" on the roof of the Riddarhuset.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Baptiste Dieussart?
Wallonian-Flemish (Dutch) sculptor who worked in Sweden
When was Jean Baptiste Dieussart born?
Jean Baptiste Dieussart was born in 1635.
When did Jean Baptiste Dieussart die?
Jean Baptiste Dieussart died in 1683.
What was Jean Baptiste Dieussart's occupation?
Jean Baptiste Dieussart was a sculptor.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jean Baptiste Dieussart
· DBpedia: Jean Baptiste Dieussart
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