Jean-Baptiste Sambat: A Lyon Portrait Miniature Maestro Jean-Baptiste Sambat (circa 1760 – 1827) stands as a testament to the elegance and precision of French Old Masters portraiture, particularly within the realm of miniature painting. Born in Lyon, France, Sambat’s artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of Enlightenment ideals and aristocratic patronage, shaping him into a celebrated craftsman known for capturing fleeting mo…