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Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians
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Jean Vignaud, 1774 – 1826
Jean Vignaud: The 4 Best-Known Paintings
Of all Jean Vignaud's paintings, Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians (1812) is the most famous; it hangs in the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie, Bésonçon. Close behind come Sketch for the Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet: Jesus resurrecting the daughter of Jairus (1819) and Abelard and Heloise Surprised by the Abbot Fulbert (1819). Among the 4 works by Jean Vignaud in our catalogue, these 4 are the most celebrated, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
- Born · died
- 1774 – 1826, Beaucaire
- Works in our catalogue
- 4
- Most famous
- Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians (1812)
- Most works at
- Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Jean Vignaud's 10 most celebrated paintings
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Sketch for the Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet: Jesus resurrecting the daughter of Jairus
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Abelard and Heloise Surprised by the Abbot Fulbert
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The Abbot Bonhomme (1759-1844)
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Where Jean Vignaud's canvases hang
The 4 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Jean Vignaud | Paintings from this list |
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 Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie |
Bésonçon | 1 | Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians |
 Petit Palais |
Paris | 1 | Sketch for the Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet: Jesus resurrecting the daughter of Jairus |
 Joslyn Art Museum |
Omaha | 1 | Abelard and Heloise Surprised by the Abbot Fulbert |
 Musée des Beaux-Arts |
Nîmes | 1 | The Abbot Bonhomme (1759-1844) |
Year by year: Jean Vignaud's most celebrated canvases
From 1812 to 1821, about a decade of light and colour: Jean Vignaud's dated canvases, followed year by year.
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1812
Canvas 1 of 4Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians
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1819
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1819
Canvas 3 of 4Abelard and Heloise Surprised by the Abbot Fulbert
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1821
Your questions on Jean Vignaud's paintings, answered
Which is the most celebrated painting by Jean Vignaud?Read the answer
Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians (1812), Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie, Bésonçon. Sketch for the Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet: Jesus resurrecting the daughter of Jairus (1819) and Abelard and Heloise Surprised by the Abbot Fulbert (1819) follow.
How old was Jean Vignaud at the time of Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians?Read the answer
Jean Vignaud, born in 1774, was 38 years old: Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians dates from 1812.
How many paintings by Jean Vignaud are known?Read the answer
4 works by Jean Vignaud are in our catalogue, dated 1812 to 1821.
Which museums hold Jean Vignaud's best-known canvases?Read the answer
Mostly in Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie (Bésonçon), Petit Palais (Paris) and Joslyn Art Museum (Omaha); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In which years did Jean Vignaud paint the most celebrated canvases?Read the answer
In 1819, which gave 2 of the 4 works on this page, Sketch for the Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet: Jesus resurrecting the daughter of Jairus among them.
What are the first and the last of Jean Vignaud's famous canvases?Read the answer
The earliest canvas here is Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians (1812); the latest is The Abbot Bonhomme (1759-1844) (1821).
Can I order a hand-painted copy of a painting by Jean Vignaud?Read the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Jean Vignaud: the painter's story
The Life and Career of Jean Vignaud
Born in Beaucaire, France, Jean Vignaud was the son of a tailor. Rather than following his father's trade, he dedicated himself to the passion of painting. After beginning his journey as a self-taught artist, he served as a drawing teacher at the École Centrale de Nîmes. In 1796, he moved to Paris, where he worked for a engraver, using his leisure time to copy old masters in the Louvre and modern masters in the Luxembourg. His growing talent led to financial support from the Dutchman Wander Wold and eventually brought him into the studio of Jacques-Louis David. Supported by the Prefect of Police Dubois, who provided him with a studio and portrait commissions, Vignaud became a recognized figure at the Salon between 1806 and 1824.
Artistic Legacy and Notable Works
Vignaud was a history painter and portraitist whose works were frequently acquired by the State for museums and churches. His notable achievements include receiving a gold medal for La Mort de Lesueur chez les Chartreux, which is held at the Palace of Versailles. Other significant works include:
In 1820, he returned to Nîmes to serve as the first director of the newly opened school of drawing. He was also a collector of paintings, a collection that was acquired by the city of Nîmes in 1827 to enrich the newly founded Musée des Beaux-Arts.