A Life in Paint: The World of Nicolas Bernard Lépicié Nicolas Bernard Lépicié, born into a Parisian family steeped in the art of engraving in 1735, emerged as a significant voice within the evolving landscape of 18th-century French painting. His life coincided with a period of artistic transition, moving away from the grandeur of the Baroque and embracing the delicate intimacy of the Rococo while simultaneously foreshadowing the clari…