early life and training Charles Parrocel, a french painter and engraver, was born on may 6, 1688, in paris. he was the son of joseph parrocel, a painter, and followed in his father's footsteps to become an artist. charles initially studied under his father until his death, then became a pupil along with bon boullogne of charles de la fosse. in 1712, he moved to italy, where he attended the académie de france from 1713 to 1716 as an academy pensioner. joseph parrocel was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the grandeur of royal portraits. This influence undo…