Jean Limosin: The Poet of Light and Shadow Jean Limosin (1580 – 1646) stands as a singular figure in the French Baroque, renowned primarily for his masterful portraits—particularly those depicting Louis XIII and Marie de Médicis—but also for his exploration of Symbolist aesthetics that foreshadowed the Impressionists. Born in Limoges, France, Limosin’s artistic journey began with training under Nicolas Frémiet, establishing him firmly within the tradition of Flemish portraiture before embracing a distinctive style characterized by subtle tonal gradations and an ethereal luminescence – techni…