About Jean Joly
Lived 1650 – 1740 (aged 90). Jean Joly was a French sculptor.
Jean Joly (16 April 1650 – 1740) was a French sculptor.
Joly was a student of François Girardon. He attended the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture where he won the Prix de Rome for the sculpture Fratricide de Cain in 1680. He stayed in Rome at the Villa Medici between 1680 and 1686. He collaborated with Nicolas Coustou and Antoine Coysevox. Joly made arches and capitals for Grand Trianon vases with flowers and various stone and metal for gardens at the Palace of Versailles.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Joly?
French sculptor
When was Jean Joly born?
Jean Joly was born on 16 April 1650 in Troyes.
When did Jean Joly die?
Jean Joly died on 24 December 1740 in Montpellier.
What was Jean Joly's occupation?
Jean Joly was a sculptor.
What nationality was Jean Joly?
Jean Joly was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean Joly (sculptor)
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