MAROT, JEAN

born c. 1619 died Dec. 15, 1679, Paris French architect and engraver who was one of a large family of Parisian craftsmen and artists. Although he was a Protestant, Marot was named architect of the king. He was also the architect of various private houses, including the Htel de Pussort, Htel de Mortemart, and Htel de Monceau, but he is chiefly renowned for his two great series of architectural engravings known as Le Petit Marot and Le Grand Marot, which are essential for the study of French 17th-century architecture. In addition he engraved a large number of ornamental designs for chimneys, ceilings, etc., a practice in which he was followed by his son Daniel Marot, who became a celebrated decorative designer.