A Sculptor Bridging Baroque Grandeur and Rococo Intimacy Louis-François Roubiliac, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than those of his sculptural predecessors like Bernini, nevertheless occupies a pivotal position in the history of 18th-century sculpture. Born in Lyon, France, in 1702, Roubiliac’s artistic journey led him from the workshops of Dresden and Paris to ultimately flourish as one of the most celebrated sculptors ev…