François Perrier: The Architect of Roman Baroque in France François Perrier (1594 – 1649) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of seventeenth-century France, credited with introducing the grandeur and dynamism of the Roman Baroque into Parisian ateliers. More than just a painter, he was a meticulous draftsman and printmaker whose legacy extends far beyond his canvases—primarily through his groundbreaking collections of…