Family of Dutch painters established in Nice in the 17th century. Louis-Abraham (1653, died in Nice in 1712), his sons, Jean-Baptiste (1684-1745), Carle (1705-1765) born in Nice and became the official painter of Louis XV, Joseph, engraver. His grandsons: Michel (1707-1771), Charles-Amédée (1719-1795) and César (1743-1821).