The Subtle Elegance of Le Chevalier Ernou In the grand tapestry of French portraiture, certain names flicker with a quiet, dignified light, far removed from the explosive drama of the Baroque but possessing a refined grace that captures the very essence of an era. Pierre Ernou, often remembered by the prestigious title le chevalier Ernou, belongs to this intimate circle of masters. Born in Angers around 1685, Ernou was the scion of a…