The Last Flourish of a Limoges Dynasty In the heart of sixteenth-century France, within the storied city of Limoges, a name emerged that would represent both the pinnacle and the twilight of a magnificent artistic lineage. Pierre Penicaud, born around 1515, was not merely an artist but a custodian of a precious family legacy. As a member of the illustrious Pénicaud dynasty, his life was inextricably linked to the exquisite craft of en…