jean-baptiste greuze

Greuze emerged as a leading figure of the late Rococo period, portraying touching scenes of family life, motherhood, and the upbringing of children. Despite the popularity of official salon art, he championed the moral dimension of painting, resisting superficial hedonism. His style is marked by the use of soft light, a gentle palette, and the expressive eloquence of gesture. Greuze exerted a strong influence on later generations of artists who explored social and ethical themes in their work. Notable works by Jean-Baptiste Greuze include Filial Piety (The Paralytic), held in the State Hermitage Museum and Broken Eggs, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These paintings serve as moral lessons and parables about family relationships and human kindness. Discover the finest works of this 18th-century master on our website and order a high-quality digital reproduction of your favorite masterpiece!