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The 4 Most Famous Jean Vignaud Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 4 works by Jean Vignaud in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Jean Vignaud left, the most famous is Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians (1812), in the collection of the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie, Bésonçon. Close behind it 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). Our catalog holds 4 works by Jean Vignaud; the gallery has kept the 4 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1774 – 1826, Beaucaire
Most works: Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Jean Vignaud's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Jean Vignaud's originals
The 4 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Jean Vignaud | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 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) |
Jean Vignaud year by year: the originals that define each
Barely a decade, 1812 to 1821, gave the world every dated Jean Vignaud original in this selection: here it is, year by year.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
1819
Sketch for the Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet: Jesus resurrecting the daughter of Jairus
Age 45
2 works this year
More from 1819
Collectors' questions about Jean Vignaud's paintings
Which work is Jean Vignaud most famous for?Reveal 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) come next.
What age was Jean Vignaud when Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians was made?Reveal the answer
38 years old: Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians dates from 1812, and Jean Vignaud was born in 1774.
How many paintings did Jean Vignaud leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 4 works by Jean Vignaud, dated from 1812 to 1821.
In which museums do Jean Vignaud's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie (Bésonçon), Petit Palais (Paris) and Joslyn Art Museum (Omaha). The museum table above lists them all.
In which years did Jean Vignaud paint the most famous works?Reveal the answer
In 1819: 2 of the 4 works on this page were made then, Sketch for the Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet: Jesus resurrecting the daughter of Jairus among them.
What are the first and the last famous originals of Jean Vignaud?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Death of Eustache Lesueur among the Carthusians (1812) and the latest The Abbot Bonhomme (1759-1844) (1821).
Jean Vignaud: life and work
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.