Simon Mazière (1649 - 1722): A Baroque Sculptor’s Journey from Italian Influence to French Classicism Simon Mazière (b. 1649, Pontoise, d. after 1721) was a French sculptor whose career spanned the turbulent years of the Baroque era and witnessed the burgeoning influence of classical ideals in France. Though biographical details remain scarce—primarily gleaned from archival records and contemporary accounts—his artistic legacy endures through monumental sculptures adorning Versailles and significant contributions to ecclesiastical art, cementing his place as a pivotal figure in shaping Frenc…