Georges Lallemant (1575-1636): A Parisian Mannerist Painter Georges Lallemand, born around 1575 in Nancy, France, remains a figure shrouded in artistic obscurity—a testament to the capricious nature of art history and the unfortunate fate that befell many talented artists during the turbulent era of Louis XIV. Despite the scarcity of surviving paintings and biographical details, Lallemand’s legacy persists through his masterful woodcuts and the enduring impact of his stylistic innovations on a generation of painters. His artistic education is largely unknown, yet speculation suggests he was…