A Life Etched in Sentiment: The World of Jean-Baptiste Greuze Jean-Baptiste Greuze, a name synonymous with the intimate and emotionally charged world of 18th-century French painting, was born in Tournus, a small Burgundian town steeped in history, on August 21st, 1725. His early life, far removed from the grand salons and aristocratic circles that dominated the art world, shaped his artistic vision profoundly. His father, a humble roofer, initially discouraged his son’s burgeoning artistic inclinations, believing it an unsuitable pursuit for a young man destined for a practical trade. Howev…