François Clouet: A Master of Renaissance Portraiture Born around 1510 and tragically dying in 1572, François Clouet remains a pivotal figure in the late Northern Renaissance art scene, particularly renowned for his exquisitely detailed portraits of the French court and nobility. While often overshadowed by contemporaries like Hans Holbein the Younger, Clouet’s work possesses a unique elegance and psychological depth that continues to captivate viewers today. His legacy rests not on grand, revolutionary innovations but rather on a consistent pursuit of refined realism and an uncanny ability t…