Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1707–1783) was a prominent French engraver and head of the largest engraving workshop in 18th-century Paris. Born to a modest family, he trained under esteemed masters including Nicolas-Henri Tardieu, which helped launch his successful career. Le Bas was renowned for reproducing works by major French artists and produced landscapes, figure studies, and intricate engravings combining etching and engraving techniques. He gained membership in the prestigious Royal French Academy in 1743 and was appointed Engraver to the King. Le Bas taught many young engravers who later became notable artists themselves, extending his influence. His work includes detailed, elegant prints that helped disseminate French art widely. Despite financial struggles and personal loss later in life, he remained deeply committed to his craft until his death.
