Jean de Beaumetz: A Gothic Visionary Patronized by Philip the Bold Jean de Beaumetz, born around 1335 in Beauchêne, France, stands as a significant figure within the artistic landscape of the late Middle Ages—a period defined by fervent religious devotion and burgeoning royal patronage. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse, his legacy persists primarily through his stunning murals and frescoes, particularly those adorning the Château de Germolles and the chapel of Saint-Denis in Burgundy, offering invaluable insight into Gothic art’s stylistic nuances and humanist sensibilities.…