Adrien Manglard: Painter of Venetian Seascapes Adrien Manglard (1695-1760) emerged as a significant figure in French Baroque painting, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic landscape of his era. Born in Lyon, France, Manglard’s early life remains relatively obscure, yet he swiftly established himself as a talented artist with a particular fascination for maritime subjects – landscapes depicting harbors and coastal vistas bathed in the golden light of the Mediterranean. His artistic journey commenced under the tutelage of Bernardino Fergioni, a celebrated Bolognese painter renowned for h…