Simon Guillain: Sculptor of Royal Grace and Baroque Power Simon Guillain (1581-1658), a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 17th-century France. Born in Paris during a period of immense cultural and political transformation, Guillain’s career coincided with the height of the French Baroque, and he became inextricably linked to the grandeur of…