Georges de La Tour (1593–1652): French Baroque Master of Dramatic Chiaroscuro & TenebrismGeorges de La Tour, a name that resonates with the hushed reverence reserved for masters of light and shadow, remains one of the most compelling figures of the French Baroque. Born in 1593 in Vic-sur-Seille, Lorraine—a region caught between the Habsburg Empire and burgeoning French influence—his life unfolded against a backdrop of fervent religious conviction and turbulent political upheaval. While precise details surrounding his formative years remain elusive—scholars speculate about potential journeys t…