The Neoclassical Precision of Jean-Baptiste Genty In the vibrant and transformative landscape of late 18th-century France, a period marked by both revolutionary fervor and a profound return to classical ideals, Jean-Baptiste Genty emerged as a master of delicate detail and emotive portraiture. Born in Andenne in 1767, Genty’s journey into the heart of the French art world was paved by his apprenticeship under the legendary Jacques-Lou…