Bernard de Montfaucon books in order
French monk and scholar
- Lived
- 1655–1741
- Country
- France
- Books
- 3
Bernard de Montfaucon published 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Paleographia Graeca (1708). The best-known is Antiquity Explained, and Represented in Sculptures (1721).
Updated September 2026
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Antiquity Explained, and Represented in Sculptures
Bernard de Montfaucon's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Paleographia Graeca (1708)
Antiquity Explained, and Represented in Sculptures (1721)
A Collection of Regal and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of France (1750)
About Bernard de Montfaucon
Dom Bernard de Montfaucon, O.S.B. was a French Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Saint Maur. He was an astute scholar who founded the discipline of palaeography, as well as being an editor of works of the Fathers of the Church. He is regarded as one of the founders of the modern discipline of archaeology.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bernard de Montfaucon FAQ
- How many books has Bernard de Montfaucon written?
- Bernard de Montfaucon published 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bernard de Montfaucon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Antiquity Explained, and Represented in Sculptures.
- What is Bernard de Montfaucon's last book?
- Antiquity Explained, and Represented in Sculptures (1721).
- What is Bernard de Montfaucon's most famous book?
- Antiquity Explained, and Represented in Sculptures (1721) is Bernard de Montfaucon's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.