François Forster (22 August 1790 - 27 June 1872) was a French engraver and lithographer.

The king of Prussia, who was then with the allies in Paris, bestowed on him a gold medal, and a pension of 1500 francs for two years.

With the aid of this sum, Forster pursued his studies in Rome, where his attention was devoted chiefly to the works of Raphael.

[3] He engraved a number of historical subjects and portraits which enhanced his reputation.

Among these are: "Francis I and Charles V visiting the Church of Saint Denis" (1833, after Gros); "The Madonna of the House of Orleans" (1838, after Raphael); and the portraits of Raphael, Alexander von Humboldt, Duke of Wellington, and others.