1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
GERARD, or GIRARO, AUDRAN, the most celebrated French engraver, was the third son of Claude Audran, and was born at Lyons in 1640. He was taught the first principles of design and engraving by his father; and, following the example of his brother, went to Paris to perfect himself in his art. He there, in 1666, engraved for Le Brun " Constantino's Battle with Maxentius," his " Triumph," and the " Stoning of Stephen," which gave great satisfaction to the painter, and placed Audran in the very first rank of engravers …
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