Noël Hallé: A Baroque Vision of Roman Grandeur and Royal Patronage Noël Hallé (1711-1781) stands as a prominent figure in 18th-century French art, embodying the spirit of the Baroque era while simultaneously navigating the patronage demands of royal courts. Born into an artistic lineage – his father, Claude-Guy Hallé, was also a painter – Noël’s upbringing instilled within him a deep appreciation for visual storytelling and meticulous…