Jean Antoine de Baïf (1532–1589) was a French poet and humanist of the Pléiade. He was born in Venice, Italy, to a French family.

Baïf was educated in Paris and at the University of Padua, where he studied law and rhetoric. He then returned to France, where he became a member of the literary group known as La Pléiade. Baïf was an important figure in the development of French poetry and wrote several works that were influential in his time. He is best known for his poem “L’Ode à la Fortune” (Ode to Fortune), which is considered one of the finest examples of Renaissance poetry.

Baïf also wrote several plays, including “Le Triomphe de l’Amour” (The Triumph of Love) and “La Tragédie de Didon” (The Tragedy of Dido). In addition to his literary works, Baïf was also an important political figure in France during the late 16th century. He served as a diplomat for King Henry III and worked to promote peace between France and Spain during the Wars of Religion.