A Life in Miniature Marie Duchatel lived a life that moved between the quiet corners of Brussels and the formal halls of European courts. Born in 1652, she learned the craft of painting at the hand of her father, François Duchatel. Her training was not merely a hobby but a foundation that would carry her across borders. By 1675, she was traveling through the Danish court, where she painted pendant portraits of King Christian V and his wife, Charlotte. These small, detailed works required a steady hand and a keen eye for the likeness of those in power. Her travels took her to East Frisia aroun…