A Life Painted in Light: The World of George de Marées George de Marées, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant place in the tapestry of 18th-century portraiture. Born in Stockholm in 1697 to parents with French roots and artistic lineage – his mother descended from the Dutch Mijtens family of painters – his journey was one of continuous learning and adaptation, ultimately leading him to become a celebrated court painter in Munich. His early instruction came at the hands of his maternal uncle, Martin Meytens, who instil…