Jean Duvivier (1687 – 30 April 1761) was a French medallist, who was appointed official medallist to King Louis XV of France.
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![]() Portrait of Jean Duvivier by his son, Benjamin | |
Born | 1687 Liège |
Died | 30 April 1761 |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Medallist |
Jean Duvivier was born in 1687 in Liège. He moved to Paris in 1710. In 1719 he was chosen by Louis XV as his official medallist, succeeding Jean Mauger (1648-1722). He was extremely prolific and engraved more than four hundred dies.[1] He was made a member of the Academy.[2] He died on 30 April 1761 in Paris.[3]
Jean Duvivier married Marie-Louise Vignon, who died on 28 September 1752. Their sons included Pierre-Louis-Isaac (baptized 23 May 1727), Pierre-Simon-Benjamin (baptized 5 November 1730) and Thomas-Germain-Joseph (baptized 31 August 1735).[4] Duvivier's son Benjamin was also a graveur du roi (King's Engraver) and member of the Academy.[2] Pierre-Simon-Benjamin Duvivier (1728-1819) may have had more talent than his father.[5] His daughter Jeanne-Louise-Françoise Duvivier married the engraver Jacques-Nicolas Tardieu and is on record as having made several engravings herself.[2]
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