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Nicolas Coustou
A Legacy in Stone: The Life and Art of Nicolas Coustou Nicolas Coustou, a name synonymous with the grandeur of French Baroque sculpture, emerged from the artistic heart of Lyon in 1658. His journey was one deeply interwoven with family, patronage, and an unwavering dedication to mastering his craft. Born into a lineage of artisans—his father, François Coustou, being a skilled woodcarver—the young Nicolas received his earliest training
within the intimate setting of his family’s workshop. This foundational experience instilled in him not only technical proficiency but also a profound respect for the transformative power of artistic creation. A pivotal moment arrived with his relocation to Paris at the age of eighteen, where he entered the studio of his maternal uncle, the esteemed sculptor Charles Antoine Coysevox. Coysevox, then president of the newly established A…
