Anselme Flamen: The Dramatic Angel of Freiburg Anselme Flamen (1647 – 1717) stands as a singular figure within the vibrant tapestry of French Baroque painting, primarily recognized for his monumental altarpiece depicting Saint Michael battling Lucifer—a masterpiece that resides at Kunsthalle Mannheim and cemented his reputation as one of Freiburg’s most celebrated artists. Born in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Flamen's formative years coincided with the burgeoning artistic fervor of Louis XIV’s court. However, unlike many contemporaries drawn to Versailles’ opulent grandeur, Flamen cultivated a profo…