Nicolas Coustou

Nicolas Coustou was a French sculptor active between 1658 and 1733. He studied under the artist Antoine Coysevox, who guided his early development in the craft. Coustou was also the sibling of the artist Guillaume Coustou the Elder, a connection that placed him within a notable family of creators. His career remained focused on sculpture, reflecting the artistic traditions of his time and training. Through his work and lineage, he contributed to the sculptural landscape of France during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.