A Priest’s Vision: The Life and Landscapes of Laurent Guétal Laurent Guétal, a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant place in the history of French landscape painting. Born on December 12th, 1841, in Vienne, France, Guétal’s life was an intriguing duality – that of a devoted Catholic priest and a passionate artist deeply connected to the natural world. This unique combination p…