A Life Etched in Reformation: The World of Pierre Eskrich Pierre Eskrich, a name that resonates subtly through the annals of 16th-century art, was far more than simply an engraver or painter. Born Pierre Krug around 1518 in Paris, he navigated a turbulent era defined by religious upheaval and intellectual ferment, leaving behind a body of work deeply intertwined with the spirit of the Reformation. Often known as Pierre Cruche or Pierr…