Pierre Penicaud (1515–1590): A Limoges Enamel Master Pierre Penicaud stands as a singular figure in the artistic landscape of sixteenth-century France, representing the final flourish of a distinguished family tradition dedicated to the exquisite craft of grisaille enamel. Born around 1515 in Limoges – a city renowned for its enamel production – Penicaud’s legacy resides not merely in his output but also in upholding and refining techniques that had been perfected over generations. The Pénicaud family's artistic heritage stretches back to Nardon Pénicaud (c. 1470–c. 1542), who established t…