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Charles Parrocel

Early Life and Training Charles Parrocel (1688-1752) was a French painter and engraver born in Paris on May 6, 1688. He descended from a family of artists—his father, Joseph Parrocel, was also a painter—and embraced the artistic tradition passed down through generations. From a young age, Charles studied under his father until Joseph’s untimely death in 1704, subsequently becoming a pupil alongside Bon Boullogne of Charles de la fosse.

This formative period instilled in him a foundational understanding of artistic principles and techniques that would shape his future endeavors. Artistic Career Parrocel's artistic trajectory was firmly rooted in the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic compositions, rich ornamentation, and meticulous detail. He distinguished himself primarily through depictions of battle scenes and hunts—genres favored during Louis XV’s reign—cap…