Jean II Cotelle (1642 – 1708): A Parisian Painter’s Legacy Jean II Cotelle, born in Paris in 1642, emerged as a prominent figure within the artistic landscape of his era—a period marked by burgeoning Baroque grandeur and intellectual curiosity. His formative years were steeped in the tutelage of his father, Jean Cotelle I (1607-76), a celebrated ornamental painter who served under Louis XIII, instilling in him an appreciation for meticulous detail and opulent decoration. This early influence would prove invaluable as Cotelle embarked on his own artistic journey, fueled by a desire to explore…