Jean-Baptiste Oudry: A Life in Art Jean-Baptiste Oudry, born March 17, 1686, in Paris, France, was a painter and engraver whose artistic vision captured the essence of Rococo elegance and naturalistic observation. His lineage traced back to an artistic family; his father, Jacques Oudry, practiced painting and art dealing, while his mother, Nicole Papillon, possessed connections within the engraving world thanks to her relation with Jean-Baptiste-Michel Papillon. This familial heritage undoubtedly instilled in him a deep appreciation for visual artistry from a young age. His formative years…