Henri Gascard: A Baroque Portraitist Capturing Majesty and Detail Henri Gascard (1635-1701) stands as a significant figure in 17th-century French art, primarily recognized for his masterful portraits and genre scenes executed during the Baroque period. Born in Paris, he emerged from a milieu steeped in artistic tradition, inheriting influences from Flemish masters like Anthony van Dyck—a stylistic hallmark evident throughout his oeuvre. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse compared to contemporaries like Rembrandt or Rubens, Gascard’s contribution to French art history is undeni…