Augustin Jacques Renard de Saint-André

Augustin Jacques Renard de Saint-André was a French artist born in Paris in 1659. He is best known for his engravings and etchings of mythological and allegorical subjects. He was a skilled draftsman and his works are characterized by their detailed rendering and elegant composition. His engravings were often commissioned by prominent patrons and institutions, and they are considered important examples of French art of the late 17th century. He died in 1695 at the young age of 36.