Nicholas Stone (1587–1647): Pioneer of Baroque Sculpture and Architectural Vision Nicholas Stone, born Exeter in 1587, stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Elizabethan and Jacobean England. His legacy transcends mere craftsmanship; he fundamentally reshaped funerary sculpture and championed the burgeoning influence of classical ideals within British art. Though much of his output remains shrouded in mystery due to w…